Two Georgia gas station employees, Raj Patel and Danny Curtis, found themselves in serious trouble after staging an armed robbery at a Shell station. The elaborate plan involved Curtis pretending to be an anonymous robber, hitting Patel in the face, and attempting to steal $5,000 from the register.
The incident, which occurred on January 21, led to a police response following a call about an armed robbery. Patel claimed to have been struck on the head, rendering him unconscious for a few minutes. However, police quickly discovered inconsistencies in the story.
During a sweep around the station, an officer spotted Curtis near a dumpster. Curtis, claiming to be an employee, was found with large amounts of cash protruding from his pockets. Police became suspicious and questioned him about the money.
Upon reviewing the surveillance footage about a week later, police uncovered the truth. The video showed Curtis delivering a fake punch, Patel performing a staged collapse, and Curtis leaving the gas station with cash. The evidence was clear, and the police moved forward with charges.
Both Patel and Curtis are now facing conspiracy charges for their failed attempt at deception. Despite their efforts to make the robbery look real, their plan unraveled under the scrutiny of law enforcement and surveillance footage.
