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Almost a Darwin award ! ATM Explosion

aps1080 — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 11:56:40 GMT

This guy seriously needs to learn how to handle explosives or he might end up with a Darwin award.

http://www.smh.com.au/national/atm-explosion-attempt-backfires-in-darwin-20141230-12fpub.html

Re: Almost a Darwin award ! ATM Explosion

cherry*135 — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 12:42:24 GMT

What an idjit.. no cash grab and he will need to buy new thongs.

Earlier this morning, police said the offender may have used "some sort of gas" to destroy the cash machine.

"The machine is completely destroyed. You need a new machine in there," duty superintendent Bob Harrison said.

"In relation to sophistication it wasn't something that was done by somebody who had expertise.

"It looks as though some sort of gas was used to get into the machine."

The man, who was wearing a t-shirt over his face during the incident, was also wanted over a similar incident on Christmas Eve, police said.

Re: Almost a Darwin award ! ATM Explosion

aps1080 — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 12:45:54 GMT

It sounds like his earlier attempt at it was also a fail !

I don't think he has realised that the explosive will take the path of least resistance,

which is back towards him !

Re: Almost a Darwin award ! ATM Explosion

debra9275 — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 12:50:26 GMT

yes, we saw that on the news, what an idjit!

he might be a bit sore and sorry atm

Re: Almost a Darwin award ! ATM Explosion

aps1080 — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 12:56:20 GMT

I'll say. A severe headache at least !

He's lucky he didn't lose his eye sight, a fair bit of shrapnel came back at him.

Re: Almost a Darwin award ! ATM Explosion

the_great_she_elephant — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 14:05:16 GMT

The cops will probably get DNA off the thongs he left behind.

Re: Almost a Darwin award ! ATM Explosion

channys_mum — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 22:53:11 GMT

New saying in the making.

Well that blew ya thongs off

Re: Almost a Darwin award ! ATM Explosion

aps1080 — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 23:01:37 GMT

Channy

Love it !

Re: Almost a Darwin award ! ATM Explosion

aps1080 — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 06:09:46 GMT

Another possible candidate.

Not adverse to taking risks but base jumping from 60 metres ???????

Man base jumps off Hume Highway bridge

A man escaped unscathed after base jumping off a Hume Highway bridge over Allens Creek in Douglas Park at the weekend.

He was spotted launching himself off Moolgun Bridge, about 60 metres from the ground, on Saturday afternoon.

Within seconds a red, white and black parachute was seen floating to the ground.

The man reportedly disappeared quickly after landing.

Base jumping is illegal in Australia so many jumpers go to Europe to practise their jumps and improve their skills.

Two Australians have died since August last year while base jumping overseas.

A 33-year-old Australian jumper died in August after jumping 2525 metres from a French mountain peak.

Alex Duncan, 26, from Manly, died in September after he jumped from a 2243-metre peak in the Swiss Alps.

In Australia, the National Parks and Wildlife Service issues $300 fines for base jumping, while local councils can issue $110 fines for failing to comply with signage erected by council on infrastructure.

Rescue costs of up to $20,000 were required for a man found hanging off a cliff face after he base jumped in the Blue Mountains in 2005.

http://www.smh.com.au/national/man-base-jumps-off-hume-highway-bridge-20150105-12i797.html

Re: Almost a Darwin award ! ATM Explosion

fourandsixpants — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 14:46:43 GMT

"The machine is completely destroyed. You need a new machine in there," duty superintendent Bob Harrison said.

Can see how this guy made Super. He's onto it.......nothing, absolutely nothing misses this guys attention

The man, who was wearing a t-shirt over his face during the incident, was also wanted over a similar incident on Christmas Eve, police said.

The elves were on strike and Santa was desperate?

Re: Almost a Darwin award ! ATM Explosion

aps1080 — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 18:48:36 GMT

@paintsew007 wrote:
"The machine is completely destroyed. You need a new machine in there," duty superintendent Bob Harrison said.

Can see how this guy made Super. He's onto it.......nothing, absolutely nothing misses this guys attention

He's in in Darwin, you don't need to be Einstein to stand out in that town

Just watch "Territory cops" on TV !

Re: Almost a Darwin award ! ATM Explosion

idlewhile — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 21:04:11 GMT

I love Territory Cops, the stuff they have to put up with and the heat, now the police having to wear all black uniforms (I wonder what mental giant thought that one up).

At least they don't have to put up with drive by shootings and attempted murders in broard daylight on the streets of Sydney by drug lords, pity they missed that one, that would have been one less criminal drug pusher off the streets.

Re: Almost a Darwin award ! ATM Explosion

aps1080 — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 21:09:16 GMT

IDLE

Watching Territory cops on TV, they don't take carp and don't suffer the PC BS that police down here do.

Re the uniforms, yes, that was the Police Commissioner.
The Sandy uniforms looked great and practical.

They get their fair share of murders up there but not the drive bys !!! LOL

Re: Almost a Darwin award ! ATM Explosion

idlewhile — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 21:25:59 GMT

@aps1080 wrote:
IDLE

Watching Territory cops on TV, they don't take carp and don't suffer the PC BS that police down here do.

Re the uniforms, yes, that was the Police Commissioner.
The Sandy uniforms looked great and practical.

They get their fair share of murders up there but not the drive bys !!! LOL

They don't have to consult "community agencies" "religious Imams" before they can do their jobs.

If you want a lesson in social history look back over the 20 odd years the British TV program "The Bill" ran and see the way it reflected the degradation of police powers, the PC that was inserted into every move and decision until they became a toothless tiger and the public lost all respect, hence riots and looting all over Britain.

And now they are looking overseas for another police commissioner, didn't they learn anything from the last time that happened here? eg. Peter Ryan.

Re: Almost a Darwin award ! ATM Explosion

aps1080 — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 21:32:10 GMT

Yes, I remember the Bill. I also remember coppers in the UK would give young tykes a kick up the back side or grab hold of their ear and drag them hom to the parents. Now, the kids just stick two fingers up at them knowing they can't do anything.

Are you talking Vic or NSW for the new Police Comm ?

They need to look everywhere, inc overseas. The one they got for Vic who was treated very shabbily would have done well here because of his nature, plus he had a heap of experience in some important areas.

Some of the Aboriginal BS that is creeping in isnt good.

Re: Almost a Darwin award ! ATM Explosion

icyfroth — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 21:45:40 GMT

Walking in downtown Blacktown near the station yesterday looking for Hansom Gransom, saw this kid on a scooter couldnt've been more than 12, grabbed himself on the crotch, turned to a group of women including 2 young girls about his age and said:

"and next time, don't lick me on the balls"

It must have been centrelink payday because all the ferals were out and about.

Blacktown is so trashed. It was never high class, but it was a good, solid, working mans town.

Gotta go back there today sort out some business, be back later.

Re: Almost a Darwin award ! ATM Explosion

idlewhile — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 01:08:38 GMT

I think its the NSW commissioner who is retiring and they are looking overseas to replace him.

The NSW police are outraged that a suitable successor can't be from their own ranks. What kind of message does that send to the police if they can't access the top job, a kick in the lunch box is what.

Re: Almost a Darwin award ! ATM Explosion

aps1080 — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 01:24:49 GMT

Shows a lack of leadership and planning, including transitional planning.

The Vic police commish also resigned on jan 3rd.

Re: Almost a Darwin award ! ATM Explosion

lloydslights — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 01:40:40 GMT

If I'm remembering correctly, all Public Service positions have to be advertised. So that the "best person for the job" can be selected from the applicants.

Not automatically going up through the ranks with seniority/years of service.

DEB

Re: Almost a Darwin award ! ATM Explosion

lloydslights — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 01:43:12 GMT

@aps1080 wrote:
Shows a lack of leadership and planning, including transitional planning.

The Vic police commish also resigned on jan 3rd.

What? Walked away on Jan 3rd.? Or gave notice on Jan 3rd to be effective on a certain date in the future?

DEB