Police: Man Tries To Buy Crack With Credit Card

[2mcgrath]

FLINT, Mich. (AP) - Authorities said a man accused of stealing a car then reporting it stolen remains in custody after telling police he was robbed at gunpoint while trying to buy crack cocaine with a credit card. The Flint Journal said the man reported Thursday night that a 2003 Chevy Malibu had been stolen.

Police reports indicated the vehicle was previously stolen out of Lapeer, about 50 miles north-northwest of Detroit.

The suspect is being lodged at the Genesee County Jail.

No further details were released.

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[rightcrosslefthook]

This reminds me of the time I tried to buy ludes with a check. My dealer was like, "hey man, you're wacked." Good times.