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Crime has always attracted public attention, but not every criminal scheme is carefully planned, stealthy, or intelligent.
In fact, some theft attempts are remembered not for their sophistication, but for their astonishing level of failure.
Among the most memorable are the cases of thieves who were arrested in just 8 seconds, a phrase that has become symbolic of criminal incompetence.
In fact, some theft attempts are remembered not for their sophistication, but for their astonishing level of failure.
Among the most memorable are the cases of thieves who were arrested in just 8 seconds, a phrase that has become symbolic of criminal incompetence.
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00:00We always say thank God for stupid criminals.
00:02Many dumb people like to pursue a foolproof career.
00:05However, in this video, we are about to see dummies who chose the wrong careers.
00:09A life of crime.
00:10As you will find out in this video, they failed at that too.
00:13So I bring to you some of the dumbest thieves in history,
00:15and how they were arrested in world record time too.
00:18Eight seconds.
00:19Doing. Tesco.
00:19Over.
00:20First, we go to Norfolk, where a man was arrested for attempted robbery.
00:23Trust me when we say this man was not exactly the smartest.
00:26Why?
00:27Because of the method he chose to carry out the plans.
00:29As someone who does not commit crimes, I would assume that before you commit a crime,
00:33you would not let anyone know about it.
00:35You would keep every detail about the crime to yourself.
00:37You would not tell your friends or your neighbours.
00:39And you sure as well, would not let everyone who follows you on Facebook know.
00:43But that is exactly what Andre Henels did.
00:45Andrew Henels, aged 32, left a noteworthy comment on his profile at 1925 GMT on February 13th,
00:52stating, Doing Tesco.
00:54Over.
00:54This is probably one of the very rare times that you can say this,
00:57but thankfully the police were on social media.
00:59This message was able to put the police on high alert for any potential criminal trying to rob Tesco.
01:04They were able to track some of Andrew's activities.
01:06First, someone reported a man, armed with a knife,
01:09attempting to rob a Tesco staff member on St. Faith's Drive.
01:12The CCTV camera also got some of the action.
01:15As if stealing was not enough,
01:16Henels went further to steal a car from an unwitting retired couple,
01:19who had momentarily halted their journey to use a cash machine.
01:22He then embarked on a dramatic getaway, but finally stopped in a pit stop at a nearby pub,
01:27where he was caught.
01:28Sergeant Jessup, one of the investigators of the crime, first noted that it was a bizarre
01:32and unusual case.
01:33He then pointed out that Henels' Facebook confession essentially served as the icing on the investigative
01:39cake, making it notably simpler to secure a guilty plea when it finally materialised in March.
01:44The officer quipped,
01:45The pictures and posts on Facebook helped us confirm what we already knew.
01:49However, the crime was still a serious one, and the trauma experienced by the victims
01:53must have still been immense.
01:54So, Judge Anthony Bate took note of Henels' potential to pose a high risk of serious harm to the public.
02:00Henels, hailing from the charmingly named Riverview Way in Gaywood, Norfolk,
02:04was then sentenced to four years with an extended licence.
02:07Bird-brained prank.
02:08In the annals of dumb criminal history, few stories can match the sheer audacity and stupidity
02:13of Rhys Owen Jones and Kerry Mules, two Welsh tourists who embarked on a prank that would
02:17forever be etched in infamy.
02:19Their target?
02:19None other than a seven-year-old fairy penguin named Dirk, residing in the confines of Sea World
02:24on Queensland's Gold Coast.
02:26It all began innocently enough, as Rhys and Kerry, fuelled by a night of revelry,
02:30decided to break into Sea World for a bit of late-night mischief.
02:33Little did they know that their misadventure would take an unexpected turn,
02:37leading them down a path they never could have imagined.
02:39Under the cover of darkness, the mischievous duo stumbled upon Dirk's anklesaw.
02:43Dirk was a charming penguin who had never experienced life in the wild.
02:47In a moment of sheer madness, Rhys and Kerry decided to steal the penguin.
02:51Once inside the park, the duo wasted no time in exploring their liberty.
02:54Their first stop?
02:55The aquarium, home to a variety of marine creatures, including a seven-year-old fairy
02:59penguin named Dirk.
03:01But before they could get to Dirk, Rhys and Kerry couldn't resist the temptation of swimming
03:04with the dolphins.
03:05They jumped into the dolphin enclosure, splashing around and laughing as the dolphins swam alongside
03:10them.
03:10Next on their list of mischief was the shark enclosure.
03:13With a mischievous glint in their eyes, Rhys and Kerry found a fire extinguisher and decided
03:17to have some fun.
03:18They pulled the pin and unleashed a cloud of white foam, causing chaos and confusion among
03:22the sharks.
03:23Fun fact, the sharks could have killed them, but I bet they would not have noticed since
03:26they were flat-out drunk.
03:28Finally, Rhys and Kerry made their way to the penguin enclosure.
03:31They then proceeded to snatch Dirk and make their way out of the aquarium.
03:34Little did they know, their actions would soon be discovered, and the consequences would
03:38be far from amusing.
03:39In the aftermath of their ill-conceived prank, the two Welshmen were left to face the consequences
03:44of their actions.
03:45They penned a letter of apology to SeaWorld and the Australian public, expressing their
03:48deep regret for their foolish and thoughtless behaviour.
03:51In a surprising turn of events, the magistrate accepted their apology and decided to fine them
03:55without recording any convictions.
03:57Meanwhile, the 18-year-old Australian who was also involved in the incident had his case
04:01adjourned, awaiting further legal proceedings.
04:04The charges against the men included stealing the penguin, trespassing and unlawfully keeping
04:08a protected animal, all of which are serious offences under the Nature Conservation Act.
04:13As the dust settled on this bizarre tale, SeaWorld breathed a sigh of relief.
04:17Dirk, the unwitting star of this absurd escapade, was safely returned to his girlfriend Peaches
04:22in the breeding colony.
04:23The penguin prank gone wrong had come to an end, leaving everyone amazed at the audacity and sheer
04:28stupidity of the thieves who thought it would be funny to steal a penguin.
04:31On the run, all over the world, there are tales of criminals who have committed some truly
04:36mind-boggling acts.
04:37From the daring to the downright foolish, these stories never fail to captivate our attention.
04:42But this next one shows a man who is either foolish or desperately wants to be caught.
04:51In Lima, Ohio, the local police were on the hunt for a man named Donald Chip Pugh.
04:56Chip had found himself in trouble with the law, accused of failing to appear in court on a DUI
05:00charge. But that wasn't the only reason the authorities were interested in him.
05:04Chip was also a person of interest in several other cases involving vandalism and even arson.
05:09The police were determined to bring him to justice.
05:11In an effort to locate Chip, the Lima Police Department took an unconventional approach.
05:15They decided to post his mugshot on their official Facebook page, hoping that someone
05:20in the community might recognize him and provide information on his whereabouts.
05:24Little did they know that this decision would lead to an unexpected turn of events.
05:28Chip did not like the way he looked in the mugshot that had been shared on social media.
05:32He believed that a better photo would improve his public image and perhaps even help him evade
05:37capture. And so, he did something that left the police dumbfounded.
05:41Chip grabbed his phone, snapped a selfie, and attached a note to it.
05:45The note read,
05:46Here is a better photo. That one is terrible.
05:48With a smirk on his face, Chip sent the selfie directly to the Lima Police Department,
05:52thinking he had outsmarted them.
05:54The audacity of Chip's actions left the police in disbelief.
05:57They couldn't believe that a wanted criminal would willingly provide them with a new photo,
06:01essentially helping them in their pursuit.
06:03The Lima Police Department acknowledged Chip's contribution in a Facebook post, stating,
06:07This photo was sent to us by Mr. Pugh himself. We thank him for being helpful, but now we would
06:12appreciate it if he would come speak to us at the LPD about his charges. Chip's bold move had
06:17unintended consequences. Instead of improving his image, he had inadvertently provided the police
06:22with a clear picture of his face, making it easier for them to identify and apprehend him,
06:27and that's exactly what happened. Just a few days after sending the selfie, Chip's luck ran out.
06:31He was arrested in Century, Florida, according to a Facebook post from the Escambia County Sheriff's
06:36Office. The power of social media and the tips provided by the public played a crucial role in
06:41his capture. Chip's story quickly gained attention both locally and nationally. His selfie, along with
06:47his previous mugshots, was shared and commented on by thousands of people. It seemed that Chip had
06:52unintentionally gained a following, although not for the reasons he had hoped. In interviews following
06:56his arrest, Chip explained his motivation for sending the selfie. He claimed that the original mugshot
07:01made him look like a Thundercat or James Brown on the run, and he couldn't allow that image to
07:06define him. Chip's refusal to take a mean mugshot during his initial arrest showcased his
07:11defiance and determination to maintain a positive image, even in the face of criminal charges.
07:16When I got arrested, I had never been arrested on a misdemeanor, so I went in there, and I was
07:20happy. I was smiling when the detective, when the officers booked me in. They were like,
07:24why are you smiling? I'm like, because I'm gonna walk out of jail in a minute. I'm so happy.
07:28Chip further explained that he had chosen not to attend his court hearing, opting to turn himself in
07:33later for a three-day penalty. He believed that the officer who contacted him didn't respect what he said,
07:38leading to his arrogance in return. The terrorist, who claimed his own reward. In the rugged province
07:43of Paktika, Afghanistan, before the Taliban took over, a notorious Taliban commander by the name
07:48of Mohammad Ashan lurked in the shadows. Ashan, a mid-to-low-level commander, had been suspected
07:53of orchestrating multiple attacks on both US and Afghan troops with IEDs. Paktika, with its treacherous
07:59terrain and major infiltration routes, had become a hotbed of insurgency. NATO forces, under US command,
08:04had been conducting extensive operations in the region to combat the growing threat posed by the Taliban
08:09and other militant groups. Ashan's involvement in plotting these attacks made him a high-value target
08:14for the authorities. The damage caused by his IED attacks was significant enough to prompt officials
08:19to take drastic measures in their pursuit of justice. Wanted posters bearing Ashan's face were
08:24plastered all over the districts where he operated. The authorities hoped that these posters would lead to
08:29valuable information that could help bring him to justice. But little did they know that their efforts
08:33would take an unexpected turn. Ashan, in a display of sheer audacity and stupidity, would become the
08:39architect of his downfall. As the authorities continued their relentless pursuit of Mohammad Ashan,
08:44they never could have anticipated the bizarre twist that was about to unfold. The story took an
08:49unexpected turn when Ashan himself turned up at a police checkpoint in the Saarhauser district, ready to
08:54claim the $100 reward for his arrest. Imagine this. Ashan, the wanted man, confidently strolled up to
09:00the checkpoint, unaware of the irony that awaited him. With a mischievous grin, Ashan presented the
09:04incredulous security forces with the very wanted poster that bore his face, name, fingerprint and
09:10other identifying data. It was a moment of sheer disbelief for those who stood before him. US Army
09:14Specialist Matthew Baker said, we asked him, is this you? And he replied, yes, yes, that's me. Can I get
09:20my
09:20award now? The security officers, unable to comprehend the audacity of Ashan's claim, had no
09:25choice but to call in US forces to verify the identity of the man standing before them. It was
09:30a moment of utter astonishment and confusion. The US forces, using biometric scans and other
09:35identification methods, confirmed that the man demanding the reward was indeed Mohammad Ashan,
09:40the very person they had been tirelessly searching for. Ashan's arrest was swift and decisive. However,
09:45the $100,000 reward he had hoped to claim for his own capture remained out of reach. The authorities
09:50wasted no time in ensuring that justice was served, leaving Ashan to face the consequences
09:55of his actions. According to American officials, this guy is the Taliban equivalent of the home alone
10:00burglars. Clearly, the man is an imbecile. Robber gives cashier his phone number. In the annals of
10:05criminal history, there are some thieves who manage to leave their mark in the most absurd and
10:09unforgettable ways. And then there are those who take stupidity to a whole new level. This story takes us to
10:15a
10:15muffler shop in the heart of Chicago, where a would-be thief left behind a clue that even the
10:19dumbest of criminals would know to avoid. It was just an ordinary day at Velázquez Mufflers for Less
10:24when chaos erupted. The peaceful hum of car engines being worked on was abruptly interrupted by the
10:29sound of the door swinging open. In walked a masked man armed with a menacing revolver. This man,
10:35later identified as Ruben Zarate, had one thing on his mind, money. With a voice muffled by his mask,
10:40Zarate demanded that the employees hand over their hard-earned cash. But little did he know, this
10:45muffler shop wasn't exactly a gold mine. The employees, caught off guard by the sudden intrusion,
10:50informed Zarate that they had very little money on hand and couldn't open the safe. Now, any rational
10:55criminal would have cut their losses and made a swift exit. But Zarate, it seems, had a different
11:00plan in mind. In a stroke of what can only be described as sheer idiocy, he decided to leave not
11:05one,
11:05but two phone numbers with the employees. Yes, you heard that right. He left behind his contact
11:10information as if he was expecting a follow-up call from the very people he was attempting to rob.
11:14You might be wondering why on earth Zarate would willingly provide his phone numbers to potential
11:19witnesses or, worse yet, the police. Well, it turns out that he had a rather misguided belief that the
11:24employees would actually call him back. He instructed them to dial those numbers when the owner returned
11:29with the safe combination. It's safe to say that Zarate's plan was about as foolproof as a screen
11:33door on a submarine. But here's where the story takes an unexpected turn. Instead of dialing
11:38Zarate's numbers, one of the employees had the presence of mind to call the Chicago police.
11:42Within a matter of hours, plain-clothes officers arrived at the muffler shop, ready to put an end
11:47to Zarate's ill-conceived heist. As fate would have it, Zarate decided to return to the scene of the crime
11:52later that day. Perhaps he thought he could outsmart the authorities, or maybe he simply lacked the mental
11:57capacity to comprehend the consequences of his actions. Regardless of his reasoning, he walked back into the
12:02muffler shop, wearing the same mask and black clothing as before. This time, however, the police
12:06were already one step ahead. As soon as he entered the shop, the officers instructed the employees to
12:11move to the back, out of harm's way. They were prepared for Zarate's return, and were determined
12:15to bring him to justice. In a desperate attempt to escape, Zarate reached into his hooded sweatshirt
12:20and pulled out a gun. The situation escalated quickly, and at least one officer opened fire.
12:24Zarate was struck in the leg. Mark Payne, a spokesman for the Independent Police Review Authority,
12:29later confirmed that Zarate was treated at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center for a gunshot wound.
12:34The incident would be subject to a thorough investigation, but it would take several
12:38months before any details would be released. Robber leaves birth certificate and note from mom.
12:42When we are talking about dumb thieves, trust me, this name stands out. Zachary Tentoni, also known as
12:48the birth certificate bandit. This hapless criminal made headlines for his astonishingly foolish actions
12:53during a robbery in Boston, Massachusetts. It all began when an unidentified woman found herself at the
12:58center of a terrifying ordeal. She called the police to report that a man had followed her to
13:02Harbour Middle School and snatched her wallet. Little did she know that this seemingly ordinary
13:06crime would soon take a bizarre turn. As the victim recounted her harrowing experience, she mentioned
13:11something that left the police dumbfounded. In his haste to escape, the thief dropped two bags he was
13:16carrying. And what did those bags contain? Well, one of them held a birth certificate for none other than
13:21Zachary Tentoni himself. Yes, you heard that right. This criminal left behind his own birth certificate
13:26at the scene of the crime. But the absurdity didn't end there. Alongside the birth certificate,
13:31the police discovered a letter addressed to Tentoni from his mother. It was as if fate had conspired to
13:36ensure his capture. The evidence was undeniable, and the police were determined to bring this bumbling
13:40thief to justice. Hours later, the police managed to track down a man matching the description of the
13:45suspect. Initially, he identified himself as John Foisy from Connecticut. But further investigation
13:50revealed his true identity as none other than Zachary Tentoni. It seemed that Tentoni's attempt at a
13:56clean getaway had been foiled by his own carelessness. The victim positively identified Tentoni as the man
14:01who had robbed her, and he was subsequently arrested on charges of unarmed robbery. It was a classic case
14:06of a criminal leaving behind a trail of breadcrumbs, leading straight to his downfall. With this story,
14:11we see how dumb some of these criminals get. In another scenario, the police might have had to get
14:16forensic experts, check for hair, fingerprints, and DNA. Spend significant bucks just to know who the
14:21person is. But this time, the robber saved them the expense. All they had to do was open the bag
14:26he
14:26left behind, the getaway donkey. For the purpose of a heist, it can be useful to have a fast vehicle
14:31to
14:31take you away from the spot you robbed. However, three friends in Colombia thought differently. The
14:36three criminals hatched a plan to rob a local grocery store under the cover of darkness. They believed they
14:41had the perfect escape plan. A donkey named Chavi. Yes, you heard that right. A donkey. In the dead
14:46of night, they snuck into the town and stole Chavi from his owner, Orlando Olivares. Their intention?
14:51To use the unsuspecting donkey as their getaway vehicle and pack mule for their ill-fated heist.
14:56Loaded with their spoils, rum, oil, rice, and cans of tuna and sardines, Chavi became the unwitting
15:02accomplice in their grand plan. Little did they know that their choice of transportation would prove to be
15:07their downfall. As the trio made their way through the town, thinking they were about to make a clean
15:11escape, disaster struck. Chavi, perhaps sensing the impending doom, let out a series of loud brays
15:17that echoed through the night. The sound of Chavi's braying caught the attention of nearby police
15:22officers, who quickly realized that something was amiss. The thieves' hopes of a smooth getaway were
15:26shattered, and they were left with a split-second decision to make. Faced with the choice of either
15:30abandoning their stolen goods or risking capture by the police, the thieves chose the former. They
15:35hastily ditched Chavi and their loot, fleeing on foot to avoid being apprehended. The police arrived
15:40at the scene to find Chavi still loaded with the thieves' loot. The donkey, unwittingly becoming the
15:44symbol of their failed escapade, was detained at the town police station for 12 long hours.
15:49Eventually, Chavi was returned to his owner, Orlando Olivares, who must have been both relieved and
15:54bewildered by the turn of events. With the array of people that we have had on this list, I am
15:59not
15:59sure if these ones are actually the dumbest, but one thing that we are sure that they are,
16:03is dumber than a donkey. Robbers warn Target by phone. As the sun shone brightly on the People's
16:08Bank in Fairfield, Connecticut, little did the employees know that they were about to receive
16:12a call that would set off a chain of events that would leave them dumbfounded. Albert Bailey,
16:17one of the would-be robbers, dialed the bank's number and demanded that $100,000 in large bills
16:22be gathered, all while threatening a bloodbath if his orders were not carried out. The bank employee who
16:27answered the call immediately sensed the seriousness of the situation. Without hesitation,
16:31they hung up the phone and swiftly dialed 911, alerting the authorities to the impending danger.
16:37Later, Bailey and his juvenile accomplice made their way inside the bank, handing a note to
16:41a teller that demanded the money. In a bizarre turn of events, the teller complied, handing over
16:46approximately $900 to the young thief. It was a trap. Outside the bank, patrol cars screeched to a halt,
16:52their sirens blaring as officers prepared to confront the robbers. The juvenile, now separated from their
16:57partner in crime, made a hasty exit, hoping to blend into the chaos and make a clean getaway. However,
17:02their plans were quickly thwarted as vigilant officers apprehended them before they could
17:06disappear into the crowd. The scene outside the bank was one of pandemonium, with police officers
17:10swarming the area and securing the perimeter. The juvenile suspect, now in custody, was unable to
17:15reunite with Albert Bailey, who was waiting anxiously in the getaway car. The authorities wasted no
17:20time in charging both Albert Bailey and the juvenile accomplice with first-degree robbery,
17:25and threatening in the first degree. This was not Bailey's first brush with the law,
17:29as he had previously been on probation for another bank hold-up. It seemed that he had
17:32not learned his lesson, and was destined to repeat his mistakes. As the dust settled,
17:37and the chaos subsided, the aftermath of the failed bank heist in Fairfield, Connecticut,
17:42revealed a series of comical and disastrous events that would leave everyone scratching their heads
17:47in disbelief. One of the most memorable moments came when a bag of cash, taken by the juvenile
17:51accomplice, exploded in a vibrant burst of dye as they threw it on the ground. The authorities
17:56had ignored the robbers' request to exclude a dye pack from the money. In a twist of fate,
18:01their wishes were not followed, and the stolen cash was marked with an unmistakable stain. The
18:05explosion of the dye pack not only ruined the stolen money, but also left a vivid trail that would make
18:09it nearly impossible for the robbers to evade capture. Law enforcement officers, who had swiftly
18:14responded to the scene, were left astounded by the robbers' unusual technique. The attempted bank heist
18:19was deemed one of the dumbest in history, as the robbers' plan had unraveled at every turn. From
18:24the ill-conceived phone call to the juvenile accomplice's polite exit, it was clear that
18:28these criminals lacked the cunning and foresight typically associated with successful heists.
18:33Carjacker can't drive stick. In the world of crime, there are those who meticulously plan their
18:38heists, carefully considering every detail to ensure a successful getaway. And then there are those who,
18:43well, let's just say they lack a certain level of intelligence. Meet our two teenage carjackers,
18:48whose names we won't mention to protect their not-so-innocent identities. These two individuals,
18:53aged 16 and 17, thought they had what it takes to pull off a daring carjacking. Little did they
18:58know that their lack of knowledge and experience would lead to their ultimate downfall. As the sun
19:03set on that fateful day, our two teenage carjackers found themselves at the Sunoco gas station on
19:08Frederick Road in Germantown, Maryland. It was a seemingly ordinary evening, with people going
19:12about their business, unaware of the impending chaos that was about to unfold. The gas station,
19:16a hub of activity, provided the perfect backdrop for their ill-conceived plan. Our unsuspecting
19:22victim, a man who had just finished pumping gas, was about to become the target of their criminal
19:26ambitions. Oblivious to the danger lurking nearby, he went about his routine, unaware that his car
19:31would soon be at the center of a bizarre and comical crime. And then, like a scene out of a
19:36poorly
19:36scripted movie, our two teenage carjackers appeared on the scene. In a matter of seconds, they forced open
19:41the man's car door, grabbing him and demanding his keys. The man, caught off guard and fearing for
19:46his safety, had no choice but to comply. With the stolen car keys in their possession, our teenage
19:51thieves thought they had achieved their first victory. However, their lack of knowledge about
19:56the car they had just stolen would soon become their undoing. As they hopped into the car,
20:00their hearts racing with adrenaline, they were faced with a daunting challenge. The car had a manual
20:04transmission. It was at this moment that their lack of experience and basic knowledge
20:08became painfully apparent. They frantically tried to move the car, confused between clutch
20:13or brake. But no matter what they tried, the engine remained silent, mocking their feeble attempts.
20:18Realizing that their grand plan had hit a major roadblock, our teenage carjackers made a hasty
20:22decision. They abandoned the car, their dreams of a successful getaway shattered by their own
20:27incompetence. With a mix of frustration and panic, they fled the scene, leaving behind their failed
20:32attempt at a life of crime. But their misadventure was far from over. Soon after their escape,
20:37the police alerted to the carjacking and spotted the two dumbfounded thieves nearby. A brief chase
20:42on foot ensued, with the officers quickly closing in on their targets. It was a comical sight,
20:47as the two teenagers stumbled and tripped, their lack of coordination mirroring their lack of
20:52intelligence. Finally, the officers were able to apprehend the bumbling criminals. And that brings
20:57this video to a close. If you like it, then you can click on the cards on your screen for
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