Sagging pants help police catch robber

PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) - February 19, 2009

Authorities in Pensacola, Fla., charge Robert Pittman tried to make a run for it after a deputy responded to an alarm at a convenience store early the other morning.

Deputies say the front door was smashed and Pittman was carrying packs of cigarettes.

With his hands full, he couldn't hold up his sagging trousers.

According to deputies, Pittman tripped when his pants dropped.

He now faces a number of charges including burglary and theft.

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