Facebook Boast Tesco Robber
Facebook Fail: A Robber’s Downfall
Andrew Hennells decided to take his criminal intentions to Facebook, posting a selfie with a knife and boasting about his plans to rob a Tesco store. His post, reading “Doing. Tesco. Over,” was seen by police who promptly arrested him just 15 minutes later with the stolen cash. This social media misstep landed Hennells in jail for four years. It seems that in the age of the internet, some criminals still haven’t learned to keep their plans off social media.
Social Media and Stupidity
Hennells’ case is a stark reminder of how social media can be a double-edged sword, especially for criminals. His attempt to gain online notoriety only fast-tracked his trip to jail. Boasting about a crime online not only shows a lack of foresight but also highlights a unique blend of arrogance and ignorance. For Hennells, a few moments of online fame resulted in years behind bars.
