Brisbane Burglar Breaks In, Leaves With Single Can of Coke

Brisbane’s latest crime caper stars a burglar who ignored valuables to swipe just a single can of Coke, leaving investigators fizzing with questions. In a world of grand larceny, this carbonated heist proves even criminals can lack ambition.
With police labelling it “the most pointless break-in of the year,” the incident has ignited a wave of memes across Queensland social media, with locals joking about the “Coke bandit” and sharing their own soft drink security tips—proving viral crime stories never go flat.