Once Upon A Time - Part Two

We really never thought there would be a competition for the Double Reverse Hansel and Gretel Memorial Criminal Mastermind Award®. But then, we forgot the one basic rule of the universe: never underestimate the power of human stupidity. A man attempting to escape from the police found a convenient hiding place. It just wasn't a good hiding place.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Brian Valentino sure picked the wrong hiding place to elude police. The 33-year-old burglary suspect was being transported yesterday to the Onondaga County jail in Syracuse when he kicked out a back window of the police car and dove headfirst through the opening.

Still handcuffed, Valentino ran a short distance and ducked into a building, where he ran down a hallway and hid behind a door.

There was one problem. His hiding spot was inside the headquarters of the county sheriff's office.

Leaving a trail of snow across the lobby, Valentino was easily followed and held by a retired deputy. Oh, sure, no cake crumbs were involved, but I think this has to qualify as a serious contender. It looks like the game is on!