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Home --> Crime --> Dumb-de-DUMB-Dumb

Dumb-de-DUMB-Dumb

Not all crooks are criminal masterminds — some of them get caught in the dumbest of fashions.

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White bullet Shoplifter who attempts to conceal a chicken under her hat is caught when the frozen loot renders her unconscious.

White bullet Drunk driver attempting to evade arrest unknowingly takes off in police car.*

Green bullet Crooks unintentionally turn themselves in by calling 911.

White bullet Crooks fingered by the electronic locator contained in the swag.

Green bullet Thief who tries to rob a gun shop is shot dead by those in the store.

White bullet Doper trying to evade police notice is pulled over for driving far under the speed limit.

Green bullet Cons write checks in disappearing ink.

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