When running up on someone to commit a robbery it’s important to size up the competition. Michael Maxwell mistakenly assumed that he would be able to rob a residence and get away scott free–he was wrong. Terribly wrong.
Maxwell, 19, and his 17-year-old companion were both arrested early Wednesday (May 15) for allegedly breaking into a house in Palm Beach, Fla. According to police, he and at least three others rolled up to the home in a gold 2004 Chevrolet Malibu.
After storming the residence, the would-be robbers ran into a little trouble since the home was actually occupied by people ready to kick some a**, rather than be victimized.
The teen was punched, kicked, and shot with a stun gun.
He was taken to Brevard County Jail Complex on a single home invasion charge, but not before being admitted to the hospital to recieve treatment for his injuries. What’s worse is that Maxwell had to take his mug shot with a badly beaten swolen face (which will hopefully serve as a reminder not to break the law, or enroll in some karate classes).
It is unclear if the residence knew Maxwell and the other suspected robbers.
Maxwell, who works as a tattoo artist, was held on $51,000 bond. Authorities are still investigating the robbery and encourage anyone with information to call 321-952-3456.
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