Tubbs climbed into a tanning bed, but the heat was on him in more ways than one. The owner called police who came and arrested their suspect in his underwear. They also found cash they believe came from the heist. W. Va. A clerk at Fritz the Cat, a drug paraphernalia and sex toy shop, owes his life to the stupidity of a drunken would-be robber, police say. By the time Tuesday morning rolled around, the pair had visited several bars and allegedly engaged in a bi-state crime spree.
Police believe the pair robbed a house in Wheeling and stole a high-powered rifle.
After having a few more drinks, Moore and his lady friend allegedly stole shells for the gun at a Wal-Mart in St. Clairsville, Ohio. Ohio County Sheriff's Deputy Sgt. David McGlothlin says Moore entered the adult shop clad in an orange ski mask while his friend waited in the car. Clerk Walter Burkhart was mopping in a back room at Fritz's when Moore entered, demanding money. Burkhart asked Moore why he was robbing the place since there wasn't too much cash in the register, and then he heard the gun click.