A seagull in Aberdeen which used to steal packets of crisps from a newsagent, much to the amusement of locals, was today arrested whilst trying to rob a petrol station at gunpoint.
Sam the Seagull, a notorious shoplifter, was well known for simply walking into the newsagents and whipping a packet of cheesy Doritos off the display. The locals thought that this was quite funny, and would pay for the Doritos, just for the laugh.
The seagull had obviously decided that Doritos were not enough, and went into the petrol station armed with a handgun. After threatening staff, he carried off a full box of Cheesy Wotsits, but found that he couldn't drag the box, carry the gun, and open the door at the same time. A passing RSPCA inspector overpowered the renegade seagull, who was charged and will appear before Magistrates next Monday.
A police spokesman said, "We understand that this hardened criminal seagull has moved up from simple shoplifting to armed robbery. It has been known for some time that gangs of seagulls have been active in the area, mugging kids for ice-creams and chips, but this is an escalation, when weapons are involved. We would ask members of the public to be vigilant, and not to approach armed seagulls if confronted."
