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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.

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