This may be the happiest mug shot of all time

When Michael Whitington was arrested after a bank robbery in Denver, he didn't seem too disappointed that he didn't get away with the crime.

Whitington, 45, has gained national attention after his mugshot went viral. In the photo, taken after his arrest on Sept. 23, Whitington is grinning ear-to-ear.

Whitington allegedly robbed a bank in a Denver mall and then hopped onto a light-rail train. He's been charged with a count of robbery and will appear in court Tuesday. Whitington is being held in jail, and The Associated Press says it is not yet clear whether or not he has a lawyer. But, come on — who wouldn't want to represent this sweet face? --Meghan DeMaria

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