He thought stealing a £5,000 Cartier watch would make him rich.
In his head, it was quick money, a perfect plan, an easy win.
But reality doesn’t work like that.
Within hours, cameras had him on record. Serial numbers traced. Pawn shops alerted. Every move tracked. That “luxury prize” became a flashing beacon leading police straight to him.
Now he’s not rich — he’s facing years in court over a watch he never even got to enjoy.
People keep forgetting: fast money usually has the fastest consequences.
