Two men, Stephen Bradley and David Oakley, were caught and jailed for four years after using fake names and accents in an attempt to throw off suspicion during a robbery.
The pair, who lived just five minutes away from the shop they targeted, used the alias 'Charles' and put on fake Scouse accents to try and deceive the shopkeeper.
In a bizarre twist, Oakley even apologized to the shopkeeper before fleeing, saying 'Sorry love, sorry love, we really are. We'll never come again, we'll never hurt you. We're very sorry.'
Despite their attempts to deceive, the men were tracked down and arrested within days, with Bradley admitting to robbery and possession of an imitation firearm, and Oakley pleading guilty to robbery and possession of a knife.
The incident highlights the effectiveness of law enforcement in tracking down and bringing to justice individuals who attempt to use deception to commit crimes.
The men's actions demonstrate a clear disregard for the law and the consequences of their actions, and their imprisonment serves as a warning to others who may consider using similar tactics.
