Smooth criminal leaves name, number at record storeA man who stole a wad of cash from a Christchurch record store on Friday afternoon gave police an easy trail to follow after reserving a Pink Floyd album and leaving his name and phone number in a book behind the counter.
The thief, a regular customer, was also caught in the act by CCTV cameras, Penny Lane Records owner Garry Knight told NZPA.
The footage showed the man waiting until a store employee was busy with another customer before hitting a button to open the cash register, grabbing a wad of $10 and $20 notes and running out of the store about 5.15pm.
Only minutes earlier, he had taken a copy of Pink Floyd's The Wall album to the desk and asked for staff to hold it for him, leaving behind his contact details.
Mr Knight said the man had to rank among the stupidest of thieves.
"It's got to be up there as one of the dumbest things," he said.
Mr Knight would not say how much cash was taken, but said the store carried a large float because it purchased pre-loved records.
As it was late in the day, the takings in the register would have been substantial, he said.
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