Worst Escape Attempt Ever

Manic · 01-31-2009, 09:16 PM

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) --

It was less than a Great Escape. Two New Zealand prisoners who were handcuffed together as they fled a courthouse foiled their own getaway when they ran to opposite sides of a light pole, slammed into each other and fell to the ground. Jailers nabbed them as they struggled to their feet.

Their escapade on Wednesday was captured by a CCTV camera at Hastings District Court on New Zealand's North Island. The footage shows the two men trying to make a break for it — but apparently forgetting they were joined at the wrist.

Hastings police Senior Sgt. Dave Greig said one inmate, Regan Reti, 20, had just been sent to prison for more than two years after being convicted of assault.

The other inmate, Tiranara White, 21, was in custody for allegedly stealing a car and violating parole.

"As they were being led from the Hastings police cells ... they made a bolt for freedom," Greig told The Associated Press on Thursday.

"They fell over and they were sprayed with pepper spray. But they got up and ran out of the court onto the street, across the road to a car park," he said. "That's where they met the pole — it was all over, rover."

The pair were back in court Thursday, facing fresh charges of escaping from custody.

Police said Reti, who pleaded guilty to the charge, had a month added to his prison term. White did not enter a plea. He will remain in police custody while a psychiatric evaluation is carried out.

Grainy footage of the escapade shown on TV One News was billed as "one of the worst escape attempts ever seen."

Source: SFGate

Oh, you had better believe there's a video in that link.

Spidey-Bat · 01-31-2009, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manic

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) --

It was less than a Great Escape. Two New Zealand prisoners who were handcuffed together as they fled a courthouse foiled their own getaway when they ran to opposite sides of a light pole, slammed into each other and fell to the ground. Jailers nabbed them as they struggled to their feet.

Source: SFGate

Oh, you had better believe there's a video in that link.

I thought that kind of stuff only happened in cartoons.

RootBeerMaster · 02-01-2009, 01:48 PM

WOW, I though I had heard some Bad Criminal Escapes, But this one take the Cake. the worst I had heard before this was about a guy who robbed a bank but the cops got him cause he got stuck in Traffic, but this is far worse.

unstoppable · 02-01-2009, 07:42 PM

Well, they were sprayed with pepper spray,but that's still pretty darn funny.

Mike_D202 · 02-01-2009, 07:50 PM

THeres a video of it somewhere, I'll have to find it.

Manic · 02-01-2009, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike_D202

THeres a video of it somewhere, I'll have to find it.

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There's a video in the article I linked.

Ugfugly · 02-01-2009, 08:06 PM

Please someone make a gif of them smacking into each other. I keep rewinding it to that bit and I can't stop laughing.

Mike_D202 · 02-01-2009, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manic

...

There's a video in the article I linked.

You know im lazy.

Manic · 02-01-2009, 08:33 PM

So you're willing to scour the internet for a clip, but not click on the link provided in this threa--

I give up.

Mike_D202 · 02-01-2009, 09:06 PM

I demand a youtube embedden!

Bnightwing · 02-01-2009, 09:21 PM

It did give me a chuckle.

Alex The Great · 02-01-2009, 10:20 PM

The Guard · 02-01-2009, 11:01 PM

Dumb criminals are hilarious. I read a story once where these three guys were trying to rob a bank. Two of them got stuck in the revolving door on the way in, and the security guard helped them out.

They then tried to rob the bank. One of them leapt up onto a counter, slipped and broke his leg. The other two fled, but one of them got stuck in the revolving door again, and later ratted on his partner.

Hilarious.

Johann Krauss · 02-02-2009, 02:57 AM

Knightsaber Priss · 02-02-2009, 03:03 AM

All the video needs is some Benny Hill Wacky Sax as background music.

01-31-2009, 09:16 PM	#1
Manic No Bueno Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 34,026	Worst Escape Attempt Ever WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) -- It was less than a Great Escape. Two New Zealand prisoners who were handcuffed together as they fled a courthouse foiled their own getaway when they ran to opposite sides of a light pole, slammed into each other and fell to the ground. Jailers nabbed them as they struggled to their feet. Their escapade on Wednesday was captured by a CCTV camera at Hastings District Court on New Zealand's North Island. The footage shows the two men trying to make a break for it — but apparently forgetting they were joined at the wrist. Hastings police Senior Sgt. Dave Greig said one inmate, Regan Reti, 20, had just been sent to prison for more than two years after being convicted of assault. The other inmate, Tiranara White, 21, was in custody for allegedly stealing a car and violating parole. "As they were being led from the Hastings police cells ... they made a bolt for freedom," Greig told The Associated Press on Thursday. "They fell over and they were sprayed with pepper spray. But they got up and ran out of the court onto the street, across the road to a car park," he said. "That's where they met the pole — it was all over, rover." The pair were back in court Thursday, facing fresh charges of escaping from custody. Police said Reti, who pleaded guilty to the charge, had a month added to his prison term. White did not enter a plea. He will remain in police custody while a psychiatric evaluation is carried out. Grainy footage of the escapade shown on TV One News was billed as "one of the worst escape attempts ever seen." Source: SFGate Oh, you had better believe there's a video in that link. __________________ The Doctor: "SHOUT?! I DON'T SHOUT!! People who have to resort to shouting to get what they want are merely demonstrating the inherent paucity of their argument! It's something THAT I NEVER NEVER--" Peri: "ALRIGHT, DOCTOR!!" The Doctor: "Point made, I think."

02-01-2009, 01:48 PM	#3
RootBeerMaster Superhero:RootBeerMaster Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: RootBeer City Posts: 281	Re: Worst Escape Attempt Ever WOW, I though I had heard some Bad Criminal Escapes, But this one take the Cake. the worst I had heard before this was about a guy who robbed a bank but the cops got him cause he got stuck in Traffic, but this is far worse. __________________ HULK: Who's Strongest Now? HULK: I don't battle I Smash and if you talk to me again Hammerface I SMASH you.

02-01-2009, 07:42 PM	#4
unstoppable Side-Kick Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: House Posts: 3,727	Re: Worst Escape Attempt Ever Well, they were sprayed with pepper spray,but that's still pretty darn funny. __________________ Spoiler!!! Click to Read!: PROUD WEBB-HEAD Member of the Panettiere Patrol First Lieutenant of the NHO Resistance <PM me for info> "As long as you care you can't acheive greatness" "You don't even know the nothing you can't do" 8-26-07

02-01-2009, 07:50 PM	#5
Mike_D202 Green Lantern's roommate Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 6,042	Re: Worst Escape Attempt Ever THeres a video of it somewhere, I'll have to find it. __________________ Xbox Gamer Tag: GHOSTBUSTER MD

02-01-2009, 08:06 PM	#7
Ugfugly Banned User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NC Posts: 1,351	Re: Worst Escape Attempt Ever Please someone make a gif of them smacking into each other. I keep rewinding it to that bit and I can't stop laughing.

02-01-2009, 08:33 PM	#9
Manic No Bueno Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 34,026	Re: Worst Escape Attempt Ever So you're willing to scour the internet for a clip, but not click on the link provided in this threa-- I give up. __________________ The Doctor: "SHOUT?! I DON'T SHOUT!! People who have to resort to shouting to get what they want are merely demonstrating the inherent paucity of their argument! It's something THAT I NEVER NEVER--" Peri: "ALRIGHT, DOCTOR!!" The Doctor: "Point made, I think."

02-01-2009, 09:06 PM	#10
Mike_D202 Green Lantern's roommate Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 6,042	Re: Worst Escape Attempt Ever I demand a youtube embedden! __________________ Xbox Gamer Tag: GHOSTBUSTER MD

02-01-2009, 09:21 PM	#11
Bnightwing Side-Kick Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: USA Posts: 3,226	Re: Worst Escape Attempt Ever It did give me a chuckle. __________________ http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...r268369cm1.gif http://youtube.com/bnightwing I was raised in your shadow and, now, you're going to die in mine.-Lex Luthor If you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything.

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Alex The Great Banned User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hey look, it's the Sun! Posts: 15,966	Re: Worst Escape Attempt Ever

02-01-2009, 11:01 PM	#13
The Guard Side-Kick Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 23,119	Re: Worst Escape Attempt Ever Dumb criminals are hilarious. I read a story once where these three guys were trying to rob a bank. Two of them got stuck in the revolving door on the way in, and the security guard helped them out. They then tried to rob the bank. One of them leapt up onto a counter, slipped and broke his leg. The other two fled, but one of them got stuck in the revolving door again, and later ratted on his partner. Hilarious. __________________ Writer and Lyricist of GOTHAM'S KNIGHT: THE BATMAN MUSICAL And if I'm right The future's looking bright A symbol in the skies at night Last edited by The Guard; 02-02-2009 at 10:56 AM.

02-02-2009, 02:57 AM	#14
Johann Krauss Banned User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,238	Re: Worst Escape Attempt Ever

02-02-2009, 03:03 AM	#15
Knightsaber Priss Lone Wolf Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Howling at the moon. Posts: 28,128	Re: Worst Escape Attempt Ever All the video needs is some Benny Hill Wacky Sax as background music. __________________ "I don't know half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve." Bilbo Baggins - The Fellowship of the Rings "I know what you would say, and it would seem like wisdom, but for the warning in my heart." Frodo Baggins - Fellowship of the Rings I have changed. Things that I once wanted are now but a distant memory forever cloaked in the shadows of the twilight of the past.

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