Bad Burger: Melbourne Man Foiled in Wendy’s and Bank Robbery
Welcome to a sizzling summer in Melbourne, Florida. Complete with record heat and legendary criminals like Daniel Jeconiah Gibbs. The Melbourne man who attempted to rob both a Wendy’s and a bank, and succeeded at neither.
It’s hot here in Florida right now. But is it the kind of heat that makes you want to savor a juicy burger or even… treat yourself to some cold, hard cash? That’s what Gibbs seemed to think when he decided to embark on a journey of double trouble. So according to Fox 35, Gibbs waltzed into a Wendy’s at 135 Palm Bay Road, presumably with his eyes on the prize. The cash filled register.
Gibbs flashed what employees thought was a gun tucked into his waistband, making his bold demand for cash. But the universe had other plans. The employee, frozen in a state of “WTF?” did what most rational beings do when confronted with confusion. They froze. Enter a clueless co-worker, unaware of the attempted stick-up, who innocently approached the counter, probably wondering if they should choose fries or a salad. Gibbs, caught in the crossfire of his own stupidity, made a hasty retreat, leaving behind nothing but a baffled staff and an employee who dramatically collapsed into the arms of their colleague.
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Oh, but Gibbs was not to be deterred by one failed robbery! Hours later, he decided to try his hand at a different sort of financial endeavor… A bank robbery! Police didn’t reveal which bank but this time, he was clearly taking the advice of 2020 doctors and donned a head covering and a medical mask, you know, safety first.
Now, our Melbourne man managed to fool absolutely no one. His masked adventure was recorded on surveillance footage, and authorities wasted no time in uncovering his identity. After a not-so-thrilling manhunt, our guy was finally apprehended by the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office. And what did they discover during his arrest? A large, sheathed knife, the kind that would make Crocodile Dundee nod in approval. Police noted that given the victim’s “fear,” the knife handle could have easily been mistaken for a firearm. So knife-or-gun? You be the judge!
It’s a summer to remember in Melbourne, Florida. A saga of burgers, botched bank robberies and wide-eyed criminals. Say cheese Daniel!
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