A man dubbed “the Easter bunny” by authorities has received an unexpected sentence of 18 months in jail for a bizarre crime—stealing a staggering 200,000 chocolate eggs. The audacious heist took place on February 11 when 32-year-old Joby Pool masterminded the theft of £31,000 ($40,000) worth of delectable Cadbury Creme Eggs. Pool managed to break into an industrial unit and quickly made off with the impressive haul, using a stolen truck as his getaway vehicle.
However, Pool’s “eggs-travagent theft” was short-lived as law enforcement swiftly caught up with him. The Easter bunny’s criminal spree came to an end when he was apprehended by the police. People are even having a laugh at this bizarre crime by making silly puns such as “Hopefully he doesn’t get egg-secuted.”
In a recent court hearing at Shrewsbury Crown Court, Judge Anthony Lowe handed down a sentence of 1.5 years in jail for Pool’s confectionery caper. The sentence includes spending half the term behind bars and the remaining half on license, taking into account six months already served in custody.
This peculiar and somewhat humorous tale serves as a reminder that even the most unusual criminal exploits can have serious consequences. As Easter approaches, it also leaves us wondering what other strange adventures await around the corner.
