A BUNGLING Coventry robber who became trapped in a bank during an armed raid in Blackpool has been jailed.
Rikki Doakes, of Strathmore Avenue, Lower Stoke, was caught behind the counter of a branch of Halifax when protective screens dropped down during his attempted robbery.
Although the 22-year-old stole more than £9,000 in cash from the tills, he was unable to flee the building as the front glass doors had been locked.
Doakes was embarrassed further when CCTV footage from the blundering raid was posted on the internet.
Preston Crown Court heard Doakes wandered up and down and made unsuccessful attempts to get out until the police arrived on the scene.
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