Police Are Trying To Find An Alleged Thief Who Looks Like Ross From “Friends” And Now It's A Huge Meme

Blackpool Police said: “We have investigated this matter thoroughly and have confirmed that David Schwimmer was in America on this date.”

Yesterday, Blackpool Police shared this photo of a suspect wanted in connection with a theft at a local restaurant.

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And I don’t know about you, but one person automatically sprung to mind when you look at the photo.

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Could it be any more obvious?

The photo exploded in popularity. Within 24 hours, the photo has received more than 102,000 comments from members of the public telling the police that the man in the photo looks a bit like David Schwimmer, aka Ross from Friends.

The police have confirmed Schwimmer’s whereabouts on the date in question.

<sub>“Thank you to everyone for your speedy responses. We have investigated this matter thoroughly and have confirmed that David Schwimmer was in America on this date.

“We’re so sorry it has to be this way.”</sub>

And holy moly I am here for the comments.

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It’s quite a story.

Declan Cashin Big Dec Energy @Tweet_Dec

Honestly, the Ross-from-Friends lookalike robber story might be my favourite of 2018

08:49 AM - 24 Oct 2018

It’s essentially a Friends episode that never was.

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UPDATE: David Schwimmer has tweeted: “Officers, I swear it wasn’t me” along with this video.

schwim @DavidSchwimmer

Officers, I swear it wasn't me. As you can see, I was in New York. To the hardworking Blackpool Police, good luck with the investigation. #itwasntme https://t.co/EDFF9dZoYR

03:48 PM - 24 Oct 2018

Oh, and if you know who this is, please email [e-mail] quoting log LC-20180920-0670 (repeat: It is not Ross from Friends).