Christopher Reed, 45, was arrested in a FLORIDA TODAY parking lot just a few minutes after being both robber and getaway driver in a bank robbery of the Space Coast Island Credit Union. The kicker? (I used this word for a reason, as you'll soon see) Well, there are a few.
First, Reed claims he was held at gunpoint by two men, forcing him to commit the robbery on their behalf. He said that the money was given to those men, but was later identified as the only culprit in the crime.
Next, he committed the crime and escaped in a motorized scooter. He only made it about a block away before being apprehended, due to what Officer Vic Desantis calls "a miscalculation of his ability to flee the scene."
Also, he had been drinking (and yes, you can get a DUI in a wheelchair or motorized scooter). Vodka was recovered from his scooter, and contributed to his charges.
AND, (this part's my favorite) he hid the loot in his prosthetic leg. It was later recovered.
Wow. This story just kicked my ass.
Probably made a hollow thumping noise too. Or jingled with change. Either would be hysterical.
So listen for the whir of a motorized scooter next time you're in line at the bank, and HOORAY FLORIDA!
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