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Zoneboy · 03-04-2009, 09:07 PM

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Would-be robbers take note: Don't use your debit card during a holdup. A West Virginia man who police say attempted to rob a convenience store instead ended up buying a soft drink with his debit card — ultimately leading to his arrest.

Shawn Thomas Lester, 33, told the store clerk Monday he had a gun and wanted all the money in the register, police said. But the suspect got flustered when a customer walked in and the clerk told him to pay for the soft drink.

Lester handed over his debit card, then signed the receipt "John Doe" and left without any cash.

Police traced the debit card and found Lester, of Charleston. He told police he was only joking when he said he had a gun and demanded money.

He was charged with armed robbery in Kanawha County, according to a criminal complaint.

It was not clear whether Lester had an attorney. His phone number was unlisted.

Marvo301 · 03-04-2009, 09:41 PM

I wonder if this guy was originally from Florida?

catlover79 · 03-04-2009, 09:46 PM

^ Probably.

FOLrocks1 · 03-04-2009, 11:30 PM

What an idiot.

03-04-2009, 09:07 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,424	Man Uses Debit Card to Buy Drink in Alleged Holdup Link CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Would-be robbers take note: Don't use your debit card during a holdup. A West Virginia man who police say attempted to rob a convenience store instead ended up buying a soft drink with his debit card — ultimately leading to his arrest. Shawn Thomas Lester, 33, told the store clerk Monday he had a gun and wanted all the money in the register, police said. But the suspect got flustered when a customer walked in and the clerk told him to pay for the soft drink. Lester handed over his debit card, then signed the receipt "John Doe" and left without any cash. Police traced the debit card and found Lester, of Charleston. He told police he was only joking when he said he had a gun and demanded money. He was charged with armed robbery in Kanawha County, according to a criminal complaint. It was not clear whether Lester had an attorney. His phone number was unlisted.

03-04-2009, 09:41 PM	#2
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,460	I wonder if this guy was originally from Florida?
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03-04-2009, 09:46 PM	#3
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03-04-2009, 11:30 PM	#4
FOLrocks1 My favorite ladies! Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 09, 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,103	What an idiot.
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