It's Hard Out There for a Thief

4/27/07 -- Norman, OK - A Midwest City man's attempt to return to the scene of the crime to pilfer more merchandise results in self mutilation.

According to court records, James Thomas Pascoe, 22, of Midwest City is a big fan of the Super Target in Norman. I mean, who isn't? They've got low prices, a wide selection of merchandise and those pesky asset protection dudes with their dozens of strategically placed security cameras.

Seems on March 6th Pascoe was seen, on archived security video, to allegedly steal a Cobra radar detector, while concealing his activities "while hiding behind other merchandise."

Not content with his latest shopping spree, Pascoe returned to the Target on March 29th where he was quickly recognized by security.

According to police, Pascoe was followed on foot and via camera as he made his way around the store.

Pascoe's first stop was in hardware, where he "grabbed some razor blades" and a pair of snipes(c'mon you can't expect a guy to bring his own larceny tools).

Pascoe then made a b-line to the electronics section. There he grabbed an LCD remote and was seen "using the razor blades ... to cut the remote control out of the package."

As luck would have it, Pascoe, who is obviously not as sharp as the razor blade he was using, sliced open his finger and began bleeding.

Instead of calling for a "bio hazard cleanup on aisle 4," Pascoe did what any self-respecting thief would do and headed straight to men's wear.

There Pascoe reportedly used "several clothing items (2 pairs of jeans and 1 shirt) to wipe the blood" shooting from his finger.

Then it hit him - Pascoe realized Target has a first aid section! So, he dropped the now gangsterized clothing and opened a box of large Band-Aids.

Completely famished from his high-jinks, Pascoe reportedly headed to the deli section, bought some food and left the store.

Pascoe was identified in a police photo lineup and allegedly confessed when confronted by police.

Last week Pascoe was charged with larceny of merchandise and malicious injury (to Target's property, not himself).

For fun we decided to total up Pascoe's shopping spree;

1. Cobra Radar Detector $99
2. Razors $1.97
3. Snips $7.99
4. LCD Remote $79.99
5. 2 Pairs of Jeans and 1 T-Shirt $71.97

Grand Total (not including tax and his lunch) $260.92

In honor of Pascoe, below we've included the following compilation of other shoplifters who ended up having a pretty bad day too!