Author Archives: Peter Westwood

Smoker attempts to open plane door mid-flight

Posted on November 22, 2005 by Peter Westwood

Today’s Stupid Person of the Day is a French woman who has admitted attempting to open a plane door mid-flight in order to smoke a cigarette. Sandrine Helene Sellies, 34, who has a fear of flying, had drunk alcohol and … Continue reading →

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Counterfeiters send jammed printer for repair

Posted on November 17, 2005 by Peter Westwood

It seems there are some very stupid criminals out there. They sent the printer they were using to print counterfeit notes in for repair because it was jammed. They forgot to remove the counterfeit bills that were jamming it first … Continue reading →

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Laptop thief caught on CCTV sentenced

Posted on August 26, 2005 by Peter Westwood

Michael Adams was sentenced today with a 12 month community order after being caught on eight CCTV cameras stealing a laptop from CCTV Surveillance Solutions in Dale Street, Manchester, on 13 August. Continue reading →

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Burglars fingered by SatNav

Posted on August 23, 2005 by Peter Westwood

Ian Bansie, 33, used his work’s motor to ferry 31-year-old accomplice Steve Warrington to ten homes in Reigate, Surrey, completely unaware that the satellite navigation system was dutifully keeping a record of their crime spree. Continue reading →

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