WATCH: Two of the least (!) inconspicuous thieves steal from UK golf club
Shocking footage has emerged of two thieves stealing some putters at a UK golf club in perhaps the most comical way imaginable.
Shocking footage has emerged of two of the least inconspicuous thieves pinching two putters from a UK golf club.
The club in question is Ferndown Forest in Dorset. It's an 18-hole course that the club claims is 'set in Ancient woodland with meandering streams'.
Over the weekend it appears the club noticed some equipment from their Royal Winchester pro shop had gone missing.
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Specifically, two putters. Well, the culprits have reportedly now been identified after their info was passed on to the police.
The club decided to post footage of the thieves at work and, well, it's a bit comical to say the least. And enraging.
During the 51-second clip, you can see the two gentlemen taking a look around before one grabs the two putters and places them next to some clothing.
The other man picks them up and decides to immediately stuff them down his trousers. But it took a little bit of work and help from his pal.
Posting above the footage, the club blasted:
Watch here:
The standard of crooks today has really gone down hill. Watch this from yesterday at our Royal Winchester Shop.... Just need s a Benny Hill tune played over the top. I promise it is real and not a set up. pic.twitter.com/LuPrFbjsfd
— Ferndown Forest Golf Course (@Ferndown_Forest) July 10, 2023
The clip, as you might expect, evoked quite a strong response. "No words," one wrote. "Scum bags, hope they get caught," another added.
Others saw the funny side of it: "The sleight of hand here is incredible." Yeah, we have to agree, this was something Harry Houdini would've been proud of.
Elsewhere, it was speculated what the staff were doing as this brazen display was unfolding.
A post from the club's Twitter read: "Before anyone asks, the staff were by the door speaking with another customer. These two walked out and got in to their van and drove away. We have all their details and have since identified them."
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