In a bizarre twist that sounds more like the plot of a dark comedy than a real-life event, a 34-year-old woman from Gulfport, Mississippi, found herself in deeper trouble after returning to the scene of her own crime — to look for her lost cellphone.

The incident unfolded at a Dollar General store in Gulfport, where the woman reportedly entered the store armed with a gun. Witnesses say she engaged in a violent struggle with an employee before making off with an undisclosed amount of cash. The chaos rattled staff and customers alike, but the real shock came just minutes after the robbery.

While law enforcement officers were still on the scene gathering evidence, securing the premises, and speaking with witnesses, the suspect returned — not to turn herself in, but to ask a stunning question: “Did anyone see my phone?”

Yes, you read that correctly.

According to reports, the woman had apparently dropped or misplaced her cellphone during the commission of the robbery. In a move that has since sparked disbelief and ridicule on social media, she boldly walked back into the active crime scene, with police still investigating, and asked if anyone had come across her missing device.

Officers quickly recognized her from witness statements and surveillance footage. She was immediately taken into custody and arrested on the spot. Authorities confirmed she is currently being held in jail with a bond set at $100,000.

The case has gone viral, drawing attention nationwide for its almost unbelievable irony. Internet users have responded with a mix of amusement, disbelief, and exasperation, with many calling the story a contender for the “Dumbest Criminals Hall of Fame.”

While her motives for returning remain unclear — perhaps she thought she could retrieve the phone unnoticed, or maybe she didn’t realize police were still on the premises — the outcome was inevitable. The missing phone ended up being the very thing that brought her back to justice.

The woman now faces multiple charges related to the armed robbery and assault, and her case will likely serve as a textbook example of what not to do after committing a crime.

This incident stands as a strange reminder that, in today’s world, people often rely on their phones so heavily that they’ll risk everything — even their freedom — just to retrieve them. Unfortunately for this woman, her attachment to her phone may have cost her more than she ever imagined.