Apr. 11

POMONA, Calif. - A man accused of using a chain and pickup truck to yank a 680-kilogram ATM from a market failed to escape police when his prosthetic leg fell off during the getaway.

Gregory Daniels, 48, was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of burglary for the attempted heist from Pomona Ranch Market, police said.

Authorities say Daniels and another man drove up to the market about 3 a.m., smashed a window, wrapped a chain around the ATM and used the pickup to rip it from the floor. After loading the cash machine into the truck, the pair drove off.

Officers chased the truck into a residential neighbourhood, where the men drove into a dead-end street. Daniels' alleged accomplice fled, but police said Daniels wasn't able to escape.

"Daniels was on the ground near the vehicle in an attempt to flee from officers," Sgt. E. Vazquez said. "However, he was unsuccessful, as his prosthetic leg fell off."

The ATM and its cash were recovered.

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Even if his leg wouldn't have fallen off, I don't think he would have made it too far.

man, that had to suck...

My husbands uncle has a prosthetic leg and he says you know it's going to be a bad day when your wife hides your leg.

"Leg it, buddy!"
"Can't, I'm a Flamingo!"

LOL!

now that funny!!

I know its rude to laugh at the handicap, but stupidity is funny Doesn't pay to be a crook.

should i be laughing? I guess i shall lol

leg ha

XD I can imagine him running and falling face first after losing his leg .