Yafet Askale, who was convicted of stealing from a car, is seen in this photograph recieved from Metropolitan police in London. PHOTO: REUTERS
Yafet Askale, 28, denied entering the vehicle that police set up with a dye-trap in Harlesden, northwest London, to catch thieves in June.
But he was found guilty of stealing objects inside the car after police produced photos showing his face covered with the liquid, invisible under normal light.
Askale, from Harlesden, was sentenced to 49 hours of community service and ordered to pay $650 costs on Friday. Police released photos of Askale on Monday, warning they had set up similar traps in the area in cars and houses.
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650 bucks and 49 hours of work?
The guy was about to steal a car.
Just chop his right hand already.
The Hulk!
Too good!