Stupid Criminal Story . . . (Cue the song “Car Wash”)

There are a few times when it doesn’t make sense to go to a car wash. Like when it’s raining, when you’re late for work, or when you’re the driver of a criminal’s getaway car. A Cleveland area man was busted a couple weeks ago, after he “allegedly” stole about $500 worth of merchandise from a Giant Eagle supermarket. And he might have gotten away with it, but his getaway driver decided to take the car next door to get a CAR WASH while the theft was happening, and it took longer than expected.

The thief pushed the cart full of stuff over to the car wash, but they were basically trapped in the line between two other cars. The cops were called, and nabbed the guys while they were still at the car wash. One was charged with theft, and the other was arrested on an outstanding warrant. It’s unclear if the car ever got washed.