Ranvir Singh was stunned on Good Morning Britain as she shared footage of the ‘worst burglary of all time’.
The journalist and presenter, 48, ended a news bulletin in Wednesday’s (January 14) episode with this surprising clip.
Addressing viewers, she said: ‘Finally from me – is this one of the worst burglary attempts you’ve seen of all time?
‘Police in Durham have released CCTV footage of 50-year-old Andrew Pickering robbing a petrol station in Chester-le-Street.’
As Ranvir spoke, the footage showed Pickering attempting to climb up a ladder towards the ceiling to escape – only to land on the floor.
She continued: ‘They called his efforts inspirational because of the number of attempts it took him to get away.
Ranvir Singh introduced footage of the ‘world’s worst buglary’ in Wednesday’s (January 14) edition of Good Morning Birtain
Police in Durham released CCTV footage of Andrew Pickering robbing a petrol station – but his escape wasn’t going to plan
A forensic examination of the scene revealed a significant amount of blood – which was later confirmed to belong to Pickering
‘He fell from a hole in the roof, which he’d created to get in.
‘A total of four times in a bid to escape before finally deciding to use the door.
‘He was eventually jailed for 12 months.’
Reacting on Facebook, one person commented: ‘Congrats to the interviewers, prosecutors and the jury for not breaking out laughing.’
Another added: ‘How not to use a ladder safety video.’
A third joked: ‘Hold the ladder mate.’
While a fourth remarked: ‘If only he had a ladder that extends. Oh wait…….’
Viewers couldn’t resist making joked as they reacting to the bungling clip
A forensic examination of the scene revealed a significant amount of blood – which was later confirmed to belong to Pickering.
Last week, he appeared at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court, where he was charged with two counts of burglary and sentenced to 12 months in prison.
Furthermore, an accomplice – 46-year-old Daniel Reay, of no fixed abode – was also charged with burglary.
He was handed a community order, requiring him to complete alcohol treatment and rehabilitation activity.
In yesterday’s Good Morning Britain, presenter Ed Balls seemingly froze up while live on air.
It meant co-host Susanna Reid, 55, swiftly stepped in as she instead read out the time as the show went to a break.
Meanwhile, Ranvir previously faced an awkward wardrobe malfunction while presenting the show alongside Kate Garraway.
The duo were joined by the broadcaster’s resident entertainment expert Richard Arnold when Ranvir noticed the buttons on her dress had popped open.
Previously, Ranvir suffered a wardrobe malfunction as her dress burst open live on air on Good Morning Britain – leaving her co-star Kate Garraway rushing to ‘protect her modesty’
It left the three presenters in fits of giggles as Ranvir quickly tried to button up her dress, as her co-stars made a series of cheeky jibes towards her.
‘Oh, my button has popped undone!’ Ranvir said, turning her chair away from the cameras as she noticed the wardrobe malfunction.
Kate cheekily jibed back at her: ‘Oh, hello!’ as Richard laughed, joking: ‘What, in anticipation? Sorry, Ranvir, wrong crowd.’
‘You’ve got to know your audience, Ranvir,’ Kate continued, as the cameras quickly panned away from the presenter to give her a moment of privacy.
Ranvir joked off screen: ‘Although, everyone at home would have loved it,’ to which Richard quipped back: ‘I’m sure they would’ve appreciated it.’
Kate quickly offered a helping hand, holding up a sheet of paper with the headlines across Ranvir’s chest, with Richard adding: ‘Yes, cover her modesty.’
Buttoning herself back up, Ranvir continued to laugh as Richard went on to present the entertainment segment, before quickly getting her game face back on.
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays from 6am on ITV1 and ITVX.