Pro Tip: Watermelon doesn’t make a good robbery mask

When one sets out to commit a robbery, proper facial attire is of utmost importance.

While it is generally customary to choose a bandana, Halloween mask, stockings or a ski mask, a creative pair of robbers in a small Virginia town found their inspiration in the produce aisle at the local grocery store.

According to CNN, the two women carved out watermelons, complete with eye holes to rob a local convenience store.

Needless to say, the duo drew quite a bit of unnecessary attention and one of them has already been caught.

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