A man hated his mugshot picture so much that he ended up sending a replacement to the newspaper that he took of himself, standing in front of a police van.The interesting thing is that the man is at large and is been sought by the police for burglary charges.

British Police is seeking Matthew Maynard, 23, as a person of interest in connection with a home burglary. They published his picture in South Wales Evening Post with 7 other people resulting in 4 arrests. But Maynard didn’t like his picture issued by the police, so he tried to make it right. He sent a text to the newspaper complaining that he didn’t like the police issued picture and sent them a replacement picture that was taken in front of a police van. Obviously police loved the picture and the help!

(Maynard’s Replacement Picture)

(Initial Mugshot picture)

One officer said: “He is a berk. He thinks he is being clever by showing off like this – but we’ll have him in soon now. “Everyone in Swansea will know what he looks like now.” South Wales police issued their mugshot of Maynard along with seven other suspects as part of a major swoop which saw 81 arrests in 48 hours. Four of the suspects were quickly picked up but Maynard is one of four still on the run. Acting Chief Inspector Nigel Whitehouse, who led the operation, said: “Maynard is very well known to us in the police here in Swansea. “He is a well known member of the criminal fraternity and seeing him like this is not a surprise to us. “We hope now that many more people will know what he looks like and give us information which can lead to his arrest. “But if he has any sense at all then he should just give himself up to us now.” Maynard is wanted for a house raid in Mount Pleasant, Swansea, in September. Source: www.thesun.co.uk

If you can help find Maynard, call Swansea police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.