A duo who have been branded “Britain’s dumbest criminals” were spotted trying to rob phones from Currys in a bizarre way.
Two young lads caught on CCTV were seen lurking around a mobile phone display inside the popular electronics store.
The pair dressed in black waited until the area was clear to make their move.
In the footage, the young lad wearing a cap can be seen jumping onto the display table after one shopper walked away from the phones.
The thief then proceeds to boot the smartphone in an attempt to get it off its holder.
His accomplice then joined him on the table and also started kicking the phones.
CCTV footage from Currys at Stone Lake Retail Park, Charlton, as reported by Need To Know.
The pair attempted the heist on Thursday (22 May) at 15:38pm.
The commotion caused shoppers and members of staff to run to the scene which spooked the duo.
Fortunately, the holders were too tough for their kicks with the pair fleeing the scene empty-handed.
However, the phones were left heavily damaged.
A Currys spokesperson said: “Aggression and antisocial behaviour within our stores is completely unacceptable, and the impact of these crimes is real.
“With this incident in particular, the case has been reported to the police and we will continue to support them with any investigations.”
Members of the public were left shocked by the duo’s antics.
Joseph Peters said: “Nothing to see here, just a couple of master mind criminals plotting their next heist…oh wait.”
Aaron added: “Parents must be proud.”
Another said: “Britain’s dumbest criminals.”
Jam Press has approached the MET Police for a comment.
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