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A CRIMINAL PLAN GOES UP IN SMOKE THE BREAK-IN THAT BACKFIRED
Most businesses would love more foot traffic. However, Pure Cannabis Outlet in Monroe, Michigan, probably would have preferred it not arrive in a stolen Jeep Grand Cherokee backing through the front of the store. The break-in occurred early on a Sunday morning, and security footage showed two suspects using the vehicle to gain aggressive entry. Once inside, they reportedly stole products before moving on to the next part of the plan, which somehow got worse. According to reports, the suspects poured gasoline inside the shop and set it on fire. As criminal strategies go, pouring gasoline inside a building you just crashed into already leaves very little room for things to go smoothly. In this case, the flames became a problem almost immediately when one of the suspects caught fire while trying to leave. Video of the incident reportedly shows the person still ablaze as both suspects ran through the parking lot. It’s hard to imagine that was part of the getaway plan, although by that point, the plan had already taken several sharp turns away from sensible.
the business reopened despite the damage. Authorities, meanwhile, were still looking for the suspects. Pure Cannabis Outlet also seemed to realize the
absurdity of the whole thing. The business joked online that it doesn’t have a drive-thru, which feels like a fair clarification after someone used a Jeep to enter the building. Nobody wants to deal with a burglary or attempted arson, but the lesson here seems fairly clear. If your criminal plan involves a stolen vehicle, gasoline, and accidentally setting yourself on fire, it probably needs another round of editing.
Fortunately, the store’s sprinkler system did its job. When first responders arrived, the fire was already being extinguished, and
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