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Somebody never told this guy:

http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/crime/archives/019450.html

Cape-wearing man arrested after reportedly robbing adult store

From Niesha Lofing:

A Sacramento man who donned a cape and allegedly robbed an adult store with a wooden sword is facing criminal charges in court today.

David William Hadeen (left photo), 36, entered L'amour Shoppe at 2531 Broadway about 4 p.m. Sunday and went straight to an area of the store that features sexual-enhancing devices, said Sacramento police Officer Konrad Von Schoech.

Hadeen was wearing an American flag sequin hat, green shirt, blue jeans, tennis shoes and red cape.

"He was carrying a 2- to 3-foot wood sword," Von Schoech said.

Hadeen allegedly took one of the enhancing devices, worth about $200, and waved the sword at a clerk "as if to ward him off," he said.

"The clerk didn't approach him," Von Schoech said.

Hadeen walked out of the store. The clerk saw the direction Hadeen left in and called police.

"Officers checked the area for the suspect and observed a man matching the description," Von Schoech said.

They stopped Hadeen at Broadway and 28th Street. Hadeen was still wearing the cape and hat. The sword was lying on the ground, along with the apparatus, which appeared to have been opened, he said.

Hadeen was arrested on suspicion of robbery and a misdemeanor arrest warrant for vandalism.

He is being held on $35,000 bail in Sacramento County Main Jail.

Hadeen is scheduled to be arraigned at 1:30 p.m. today in Sacramento Superior Court.

American flag hat - check
green shirt - check
blue jeans - check
tennis shoes - check
red cape - check... wut?
wooden sword - check.......

I see an insanity plea comming...

"Mostly harmless."

Why on earth would you steal a Sexual Enhancement Device? It seems like something embarrassing enough to buy, never mind risk being caught having nicked.

the fashion choice alone screams "I forgot my meds"

Robbery Fashion is a delicate balancing act. Yes, you don't want bright clothing that draw attention to yourself like the Homeland Security Threat Alert level, but on the other hand as this old news story proves you can't wear too dark either:

Police Catch Gas Station 'Ninja Robbers' (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,298604,00.html)

I find medium gray w/ dark blue or green works well... I mean, so I've been told!:tongue:

This guy must have lost a bet or something.

Note to self, when using a disguise to rob stores, discard disguise afterwards otherwise, well what's the point?

I reckon it was a dare. It would've been funnier if he'd waved a dildo to ward off the shop assistant though.

Hadeen allegedly took one of the enhancing devices, worth about $200, and waved the sword at a clerk "as if to ward him off," he said.
Pure win :D.

He might as well have worn a white shirt with black stripes and a mask.

It just must be something in the air. Even Klingons are getting into the act: http://trekmovie.com/2009/02/04/man-weilding-batleth-robs-2-colorado-7-11s/

Hahahaha. This is one of the times I'm really glad I post on these forums. I'd never have heard this story if I didn't come here. What a silly man.

I lol'd hard

Okay, so which NSGer was it? Come on own up.

I lol'd. :D