Police say Joker look-alike attempted to rob movie theater Save Email Print
Posted: 11:14 AM Jul 28, 2008
 Last Updated: 1:09 PM Jul 28, 2008
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Police say a 20-year-old Three Rivers man dressed up as the Joker and attempted to steal movie memorabilia and posters related to the newest Batman movie.

Three Rivers Police received a disturbance call at the Three Rivers Cinema 6 Theater just after midnight Sunday morning.

Police say when they arrived on scene the movie theater staff was restraining a man dressed in full costume as the Joker from the box office hit “The Dark Knight.”

The man was identified as 20-year-old Spencer Taylor of Three Rivers.

Taylor was arrested and booked on felony larceny and malicious destruction of property.
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Posted by: Anonymous Location: ur pants on Oct 30, 2008 at 10:48 AM
this guy was stupid, well at least he was brave enough.lol real serious guy "why so serios??"
Posted by: Sergio Location: Mexico on Aug 27, 2008 at 03:33 PM
Fast GET LAU OUT OF THERE!!! It's all parto of the plan!!! XD
Posted by: Grundy287 on Aug 10, 2008 at 12:04 AM
I hope he told them "WHY SO SERIOUS?!"
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 5, 2008 at 02:07 PM
I love this Guy!!!! Spencer you are serous!!!
Posted by: Myrt on Aug 5, 2008 at 12:45 PM
The sad thing is that he probably goes to movies at that theatre all the time and knows most of the people that work there. He probably thought they wouldn't recognize him as the Joker. I guess the joke was on him!
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 3, 2008 at 01:08 PM
He did it for the lulz
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 3, 2008 at 11:04 AM
HE JUST WANTED SOME POSTERS
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 2, 2008 at 08:31 PM
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
Posted by: Pam Location: Three Rivers on Jul 31, 2008 at 05:24 PM
I dont know if you realise the really funny part of this... The week before there was a joker look-alike contest and NO ONE showed up! The prise for the winner- Batman Posters!
Posted by: Bink Location: Ttown on Jul 31, 2008 at 12:57 PM
They didn't give him credit for the 200 successful Batman poster heists and the evil cackle that he perfected, it's just wrong, all that effort for nothing...
Posted by: AmridikoN Location: uk on Jul 31, 2008 at 10:50 AM
It's all part of the Plan!
Posted by: rookie Location: Malaysia on Jul 31, 2008 at 06:54 AM
Why so sserioouusshhh??
Posted by: John Roberts Location: GA on Jul 31, 2008 at 06:53 AM
LOL, that is pretty funny. gotta give the dude credit. JT www.ULtimate-Anonymity.com
Posted by: matt Location: bmore on Jul 30, 2008 at 04:23 PM
where were you at on that one batman
Posted by: Cam Location: Dover,NH on Jul 30, 2008 at 03:14 PM
That is the most amazing thing I've ever heard. It takes some balls to do it, and its absolutely hilarious.
Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 30, 2008 at 07:38 AM
LOL...wow, all I can say is....WOW..Is he going to be on Americas Dumbest Criminals? And I think he looks like Luecke, not Rea or Daniels.
Posted by: Robin Location: Three Rivers on Jul 30, 2008 at 02:42 AM
Holly cow Batman !!
Posted by: Quixotically Me Location: The World on Jul 30, 2008 at 12:19 AM
XD Hahahaha, owned!!! This is insanely funny to me. Me and my family laughed our heads off when we found this on the computer, lulz. No one can do creepily crazy like Heath Ledger, man, nobody. <333 RIP Heath~ P.S. Doesn't that Taylor kid look like he's a little schizo? XD
Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 29, 2008 at 08:32 PM
What a way to get a date with Cat Woman!
Posted by: hey Farmer nobody on Jul 29, 2008 at 02:08 PM
I happen to like Mitch. He GETS THINGS done and stirs the pot. I like that. He is not some egghead that attends parades. The state is in the BLACK again. Just follow your feminine intuition and vote for Jill Hyphenated last name Thompson.
Posted by: BigRedEvil Location: Death Valley on Jul 29, 2008 at 01:03 PM
I wonder which talk show this guy is going to appear on 1st? Dr. Phil would be a good start, but he'll prolly end up on Jerry Springer's!!!! Riddle me this - riddle me that...... who's afraid of the big bad bat???
Posted by: Farmer Frank Location: Rural Marshall County on Jul 29, 2008 at 11:50 AM
Anyone can see that this is really Mitch Daniels. He's been pulling the wool over our eyes for months, selling us on the great economy, and all the new jobs he's created.
Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 29, 2008 at 11:37 AM
funniest story ever!!!
Posted by: Silly Girl Location: South bend on Jul 29, 2008 at 11:15 AM
That is Three Rivers mentality!!!! Sure am glad I don't call that town home!!
Posted by: Megan Location: South Bend on Jul 29, 2008 at 10:42 AM
Hm... it was a great movie, but I must say, it didn't inspire me to go rob a bank. I would say... this guy's a wee bit crazy.
Posted by: Morgan on Jul 29, 2008 at 10:35 AM
Hahahhaha wow.
Posted by: T Gaskill on Jul 29, 2008 at 10:28 AM
Hey moron, I have done some very stupid things also, and have been in the news. But, this takes all. You are infamous all over the country. People are laughing you!!! your picture is everywhere. Go to MSNBC.com....LOSER
Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 29, 2008 at 10:18 AM
The attempt to steal is not funny at all, but the costume idea part of it is the most hysterical thing I have heard since the guy in Elkhart mowing his lawn in the nude!
Posted by: Willie Location: Niles on Jul 29, 2008 at 09:28 AM
At least it wasn't The Penguin --- that guy's creepy.
Posted by: Mike Location: Bristol on Jul 29, 2008 at 09:14 AM
Looks like he's REAL famous now. They picked it up on foxnews.com. Here's the link: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,393106,00.html
Posted by: Cindy Location: Mishawaka on Jul 29, 2008 at 08:59 AM
Finally, something funny in the news. LOL
Posted by: Israel Location: Goshen on Jul 29, 2008 at 08:00 AM
where is the green hair?? so is south bend turning into gotham city? LOL @ this kid.
Posted by: sad... on Jul 29, 2008 at 07:44 AM
Typical loser looking for attention. Should be in a mental hospital with all the other people who went and saw that movie....
Posted by: Batman Location: Gotham City on Jul 29, 2008 at 06:25 AM
That's not the Joker, it's a cheap cheap immitation. However, this may be a clue! Could it be David Snyder from Roseland? Or perhaps it's Mishawaka Mayor Jeff Rea's associate?
Posted by: Becca Location: Dublin on Jul 28, 2008 at 10:53 PM
Haha what a loser! Straight to Ackham with him then! Can't believe some actually dressedup as the Joker to rob a cinema! Wish our crimnals were this "creative"! Ha
Posted by: anon Location: metropolis on Jul 28, 2008 at 10:42 PM
trumped-up charges... geeez
Posted by: Aoi Location: Osaka on Jul 28, 2008 at 10:33 PM
Now if he REALLY wanted to be impressive he'd give himself a Glasgow Smile. Maybe then he'd get a few more paragraphs about his disturbing childhood and mental stability.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: GA on Jul 28, 2008 at 10:13 PM
At least he wasn't wearing George Clooney's bat suit with the nipples on it. He looks like the type that would add nipple rings to it!
Posted by: haha on Jul 28, 2008 at 09:54 PM
why so serious? want to see a magic trick?
Posted by: E on Jul 28, 2008 at 09:52 PM
It's not about the money, it's about sending a message!!!
Posted by: The Dark Knight Location: Hotlanta on Jul 28, 2008 at 09:36 PM
Now I see what I don't want to become to fight men(???) like him!!!
Posted by: oh, no.... Location: Plymouth on Jul 28, 2008 at 09:15 PM
There is soooo much wrong with this, I don't even know where to start! Not the brightest crayon in the box, is he? lolololol
Posted by: Corey F Location: St.Joseph MI on Jul 28, 2008 at 09:02 PM
I would have thought this would happen on Halloween not week after the movie came out. I was a good movie ;)
Posted by: Tony Smith Location: South Bend on Jul 28, 2008 at 08:12 PM
Some one clue him into the fact that when you are going to commit a crime you do not want to attract attention to yourself... Or even better yet you could just buy the poster for a lot less than attorney fees. Smoke another one winner!
Posted by: Riddler Location: Gotham City on Jul 28, 2008 at 08:02 PM
That's not the Joker, it's boy Wannabe! Ask the Penguin!
Posted by: Mike Location: Sellers on Jul 28, 2008 at 06:15 PM
wow. I don't know which is worse- putting on joker makeup, or putting on joker makeup & getting arrested for something absolutely STUPID...
Posted by: funny right there on Jul 28, 2008 at 05:36 PM
He looks more like Beetlejuice! LOL
Posted by: OMG really? Location: The Burg on Jul 28, 2008 at 05:24 PM
Por guy....LOLOLLOL this really is freakin funny. NOT a good tribute to Heath..this dude is a dork. I think he wanted to get caught and have his 15 minutes.....
Posted by: Paul Location: Plymouth on Jul 28, 2008 at 05:22 PM
Haha! What an idiot!
Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 28, 2008 at 04:57 PM
wow this is his claim to fame!
Posted by: Mr. Ugly on Jul 28, 2008 at 04:39 PM
I like him better with the make-up. Mom better hide her cosmetics.
Posted by: mike Location: niles on Jul 28, 2008 at 04:28 PM
how stupid can you be????!!!!! talk about a nerdboy
Posted by: Bill Location: Greenfield on Jul 28, 2008 at 04:27 PM
Just when you think you've heard it all dummies like this show up. Loser!!!
Posted by: jw Location: marshall county on Jul 28, 2008 at 04:12 PM
He is a Joker all right!! What a moron. Batman wins Again!!!
Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 28, 2008 at 04:02 PM
Why so serious?
Posted by: AK on Jul 28, 2008 at 03:57 PM
Wheres Batman when you need him?
Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 28, 2008 at 03:52 PM
I'd recognize Steve Luecke anywhere, but I don't know who the guy without makeup is.
Posted by: josh Location: South Bend on Jul 28, 2008 at 03:34 PM
He wouldn't make it in South Bend. Our criminals are violent and out to get real bling bling..
Posted by: Jim Location: Mishawaka on Jul 28, 2008 at 03:31 PM
Good thing the Penguin wasn't involved in this super heist.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: mish on Jul 28, 2008 at 03:17 PM
There was no word whether a bat symbol was illuminated in the sky when officers arrived. Hehe
Posted by: Me Location: Mishawaka on Jul 28, 2008 at 03:14 PM
Send in the clownsssssss!!!!!
Posted by: The Riddler Location: Gotham on Jul 28, 2008 at 03:05 PM
Saw a movie and thought it was cool, but in real life it made him a fool, didn't come close to 'so hot he is smokin', his defense can be 'but I was just jokin'.
Posted by: Joe Location: Up North on Jul 28, 2008 at 02:48 PM
Hey ACK, that great! Tammy Faye. LOL
Posted by: Kevin Location: Mishawaka on Jul 28, 2008 at 02:47 PM
shame on you.
Posted by: Anon on Jul 28, 2008 at 02:15 PM
WHY SO SSSERIOUS????? hahahahaha
Posted by: john on Jul 28, 2008 at 02:14 PM
i know a good punishment for him. have him walk around in that outfit w/ a sign on his back.saying im a dork who dress up like the joker to steal from the therater
Posted by: Anonymous Location: hahahahahaha on Jul 28, 2008 at 02:14 PM
oh my god now there is the real joker hahaha the guy is mental take away his batman collection lock up his action figures the batman all these years has been trying to fight the joker but this guy wins the gold metal monkey got out of the zoo
Posted by: Batman Location: mishawaka on Jul 28, 2008 at 02:14 PM
Looks like the joke was on him!
Posted by: John Location: Mishawaka on Jul 28, 2008 at 02:10 PM
TOTALLY OWNED by the ticket-taker!!!!!
Posted by: Sarah Location: South Bend on Jul 28, 2008 at 02:05 PM
What a goober! Love the mug shot, maybe he can make his own poster now
Posted by: ACK Location: South Bend on Jul 28, 2008 at 01:50 PM
Make-up courtesy of Tammy Faye-Baker....
Posted by: funny right there on Jul 28, 2008 at 01:49 PM
LOLOLOLOL idiot!
Posted by: eric Location: south bend on Jul 28, 2008 at 01:48 PM
well it sounded like a good plan *lol*
Posted by: Deb on Jul 28, 2008 at 01:47 PM
What a CLOWN!
Posted by: Rob Location: SB on Jul 28, 2008 at 01:46 PM
What a dork
Posted by: Megan Location: Elkhart on Jul 28, 2008 at 01:41 PM
That is kind of funny. :-) What an idiot.
Posted by: Kelly Location: SB on Jul 28, 2008 at 01:39 PM
Ha! This is already on The Smoking Gun and Perez Hilton!
Posted by: mike m Location: elkhart on Jul 28, 2008 at 01:38 PM
ummmm wow, just wow. Crazy much are we?
Posted by: anon on Jul 28, 2008 at 01:37 PM
He should have grown his hair out a little more or worn a wig. Doesn't even look beleivable.
Posted by: KR Location: Elkhart on Jul 28, 2008 at 01:29 PM
Ha! What a dork! Now he's even on PerezHilton! hehehe!
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