In an attempt to disguise themselves, some people wear dark colors or camouflage.
This accused criminal decided to wear a memorable red plaid.
Donnell Gentry, 40, was arrested on charges of burglary after he was caught wearing the same red shirt described by crime witnesses, reports Chicago Breaking News.
At 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning, police responded to a call of a burglary in progress at a Streeterville liquor store.
Upon arrival, police say a window of the business had been broken out. Witnesses gave police a description of the burglar, saying he wore a red plaid shirt.
Didn't he ever watch Star Trek? Wearing a red shirt is never a good idea.
It didn't take long for police to find Gentry, still wearing his not-so-lucky shirt. He was carrying two bottles of Grey Goose vodka with him, police said.
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It turns out Gentry had stolen vodka from the same store back in March, wearing that same red plaid, according to WBBM NewsRadio.
Maybe he should hit up a clothing store next time.
Matt Bartosik is a Chicago native and a social media sovereign.
