Police report a man who painted his face blue and tried to rob a hotel was later arrested when officers noticed stains on his neck, ears and forehead that he hadn't washed off properly.

Authorities say Daniel Peter Clark, 19, was charged with robbery and assault.

A Super 8 motel clerk reports a man with smurf inspired face paint walked into the motel Saturday and demanded for money.

The clerk refused and that's when allegedly the man pulled out a knife and waived it at the clerk.