Eric and Rudy have what they consider a brilliant plan for making some fast money. They live in a small town along the Delaware River. At one of the marinas, the boys are really impressed by a luxurious houseboat.

They arrive at the marina one morning about 2 a.m. and break into the houseboat using a prybar. Once inside they decided to have a small party, so they raid the liquor cabinet and the refrigerator. Moments after they arrive the telephone rings, but they ignore it. Later they decided to fill pillow cases with anything of value, like silverware and jewelry.

What Eric and Rudy do not realize is, the telephone ringing was a call from the burglar alarm company. When nobody answered, the alarm company notified the police.

The boys seem surprised when they hear the sound of sirens approaching the marina. They seem calm as they put their escape plan into action.

There’s a rowboat tied up at the pier next to the houseboat. Eric and Rudy jump into the rowboat and prepare to flee the scene. But there’s a problem — neither one of the boys has ever been in a small boat before, and they have no idea how to row. The result is, their escape path is both zig-zag and circular.

Once they realize the situation is hopeless they decide to abandon ship — but they’re taking their booty with them. They jump off the rowboat, each holding a pillowcase full of heavy household items. Not only are the boys not trained in rowing, they can’t swim either.

Do you get the picture? In an effort to stay alive, Eric and Rudy each lets his pillowcase sink to the bottom as they scream and flail their arms until they’re rescued.

The next morning, police divers recover the stolen goods. The boys, both over 18, are charged with burglary and fleeing from police.

Based on reports of the boys’ escape, it’s not at all a sure thing that police will be able to make a case of "fleeing."