Police discovered the failed attempt when the sewage tank cap was found on the ground the next morning.

"We can infer they beat a very hasty retreat, with a somewhat bitter taste in their mouth," Laverton Police Sen. Sgt Heath Soutar told Yahoo.

Unsurprisingly, police have "zero interest in recovering the stolen goods." But they are keen on on a laugh, adding that 'we hope word of mouth' would lead them to the crims.

If you know someone with shit breath, do get in touch.

Speaking of poo and idiots, it reminds us of that time Bryce shared a yarn about how he accidentally shat himself in bed....we'll let him explain it.