Dumb Criminals

Out of Gas, Brains

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 • Filed under Cars, RobberiesComment

Gas prices are going up again and that can only mean one thing – more gas station robberies.

Unfortunately, these two burglaries forgot to steal some gas along with their loot and ended up getting busted in the process, according to the AP.

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License to Drive Off

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009 • Filed under CarsComment

Some people just can’t take a hint. Some of these people work for the Securities and Exchange Commission.

One driver who had his license revoked by an officer during a traffic stop got right back in his car and sped off, according to the Sydney Morning Herald.

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The Naked Truth

Monday, June 22nd, 2009 • Filed under Burglaries, CarsComment

Getting caught with your pants down is one thing. Not even bothering to bring pants with you in the first place is just ridiculous.

A man caught breaking into a car did not bother to bring any clothes with him, according to the AP.

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A Bum Bums a Ride to Court

Wednesday, June 10th, 2009 • Filed under Cars, Theft3 Comments

What’s the worst way to get to court for your theft charge?
A. Arrive on time but without pants
B. Show up in your only clean shirt that reads “Up yours, Judge”
C. In a car that you just carjacked for your carjacking trial

A man took a car at gunpoint to get to court for her car theft trial, according to the Gwinnett Daily Post.

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The Chase Is…A Bit Off

Monday, June 8th, 2009 • Filed under Cars, DrugsComment

If you’re ever pulled over by the police for a traffic infraction, there aren’t many made-up excuses that will get them out of your hair. Usually, the best excuse is the truth. Note the fact that I said “usually.”

A man stopped by police said he was chasing after a man who had just stolen his marijuana, according to the Hazleton Times.

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Running on Empty

Thursday, June 4th, 2009 • Filed under Banks, Cars, Drugs, RobberiesComment

Times are tough. People are cutting back on all sorts of things: food, cable, regular pool cleanings, gas for the getaway car.

Two bank robbers were caught when their getaway car ran out of gas, according to CFNews13.com.

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Without Clothes or Brains

Thursday, May 28th, 2009 • Filed under Cars4 Comments

There’s nothing wrong with stripping. It’s a fun, free and healthy physical activity. It’s only wrong when it involves the destruction of private property or my mom.

Two people played a game of strip poker by throwing rocks off a bridge and scoring points by hitting cars, according to the AP.

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Think Outside the Brain

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009 • Filed under Cars2 Comments

It’s no surprise that America has an unhealthy attitude with fast food. It’s not only bad for your digestive system, a major contributor to obesity and a cause of most long-term diseases, but it evidently also messes up your brain.

A man who led police on a 90 mph chase got caught because he stopped to grab a burrito from Taco Bell, according to the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette.

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