Crook Who Texted Cops His 'Preferred' Mugshot Gets Nabbed
Remember Matthew Maynard? He's the image-conscious crook who sent his own photo to a UK newspaper via text message because he was unhappy with the police mugshot they published. Just when we thought Maynard's vanity had peaked, it turns out the 24-year-old burglary suspect was arrested Wednesday while getting his hair cut at a Swansea, South Wales, barber shop. According to The Sun, a person walking past the shop recognized Maynard and called the police. One witness told The Sun, Maynard was still sitting in the barber's chair "...laughing about as the cops stormed in to haul him off."When police issued Maynard's mugshot as part of a larger crackdown on crime, the suspect contacted the newspaper. He told the staff he wasn't happy with his look (we don't blame him), and that he would send a better pic. So, Maynard donned some neon yellow pants and a black coat, and just to really stick it to the man, he used his cell phone to snap a photo of himself in front of a police van. Then, he sent the photo via text message to The Evening Post, which ran the shot on the front page.
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cqdeed said 8:31PM on 11-14-2009
I love stories about how dumb crooks can be.
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eztotouchme said 9:19PM on 11-14-2009
Here's proof......you can't fix stupid.
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angelo said 10:01PM on 11-14-2009
BRILLIANT !
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SDHedges said 11:24PM on 11-14-2009
Too Funny! In his defense, mug shots are awfully ugly!
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K said 12:11AM on 11-15-2009
snitch
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hockeyfamily417 said 12:12AM on 11-15-2009
Talk about conceited!!!
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szqz35 said 12:15AM on 11-15-2009
He is yet another dumb criminal. I am glad they caught up with him and I'm sure they didn't use his prefered photo for his mug shot either.
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biglib said 2:33AM on 11-15-2009
this guy is so stpid, he should be in the White House
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Jim Fedullo said 4:37AM on 11-15-2009
What a moron, this guy should get the old "" FICKLE FINGER AWARD """. I have heard of stupid criminals but this guy is a real winner. He should have sent his finger prints along with his picture just in case they arrested the wrong guy, he could prove he was the real idiot. This is the kind of guy that puts a loaded revolver in his belt w/ the hammer cocked, BUT NOT FOR LONG!!!
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