Robber Flees, Leaves W-2

March 5, 2008 · 5 comments

Police in Des Moines weren’t dusting for thumbprints after a robbery: they were checking tax forms.

A man robbed a Git-N-Go store in Des Moines last Friday after threatening a clerk, claiming that he had a gun in his jacket. He pocketed $115 for his troubles.

Apparently, he felt the need to pare down after the robbery, leaving his hat and jacket behind. Police found no gun – but they did find a form W-2 in the pocket of the jacket.

Police followed up on the information printed on the form, which belonged to a 25-year-old currently on probation for… theft. Additionally, the man’s appearance matched the description provided by the Git-N-Go clerk.

On the plus side, if the police return his form W-2, he can still file on time.

(hat tip: Roth & Co)

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{ 5 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Maddy March 5, 2008 at 1:13 pm

Well, now I’m sure that IRS is going to run a check on this guy to see if he’s been reporting his illegal income as well!

2 Suz March 5, 2008 at 3:30 pm

Yes….what are the tax implications for stolen goods? HeHe

3 Andrea H March 5, 2008 at 5:18 pm

I wonder if Uncle Sam is going 2 tax him on the $115.00 ?

4 Diane March 5, 2008 at 10:35 pm

Wow what a catch, this guy LOL!

5 Sean March 6, 2008 at 2:36 pm

Client of yours?

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