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Aug 27, 2026
The Great $30 Walmart Caper
Police in Albany, Georgia, launched a manhunt for guy who picked up $30 from a Walmart floor and did not turn it in.
Aug 25, 2026
Florida Police Seek Smooth Criminal
Florida police are looking for a gas-station robber who may have taken “Smooth Criminal” a little too literally. The guy allegedly walked into a convenience store wearing one white glove, a tan sun hat, a medical mask, a light green shirt, and black pants. So: part Michael Jackson, part retired golfer, part guy who absolutely … Continue reading Florida Police Seek Smooth Criminal
Aug 18, 2026
Bank Bandit Kitty Finds New Home
In a Stupid News follow up…the kitten who got dragged into an attempted bank robbery has officially left her life of crime behind. Three-month-old Magnolia, a panda-colored kitten with absolutely no criminal record, despite what the internet may suggest, was snatched from a Pet Supplies Plus in Beltsville, Maryland, on July 13. The guy who … Continue reading Bank Bandit Kitty Finds New Home
Aug 4, 2026
Idiot Busted Burglar ID’s Himself
Cops in Miami-Dade pick up Christopher Chiofalo — a man they are VERY familiar with, because he’s been arrested almost 20 times. They take him down to the station and cue up the security video from a Cuban restaurant that got hit back on July 25th. He watches it for a second and goes, “Oh … Continue reading Idiot Busted Burglar ID’s Himself
Jul 16, 2026
Feline-Fueled Felony Fails Fast
Monday morning in Maryland, some dude walks into a pet store, grabs a kitten like he’s late for a meeting, and bolts. Not great. But it gets weirder. He runs straight to the bank next door, strolls up to an employee holding this tiny black-and-white kitten and goes, “Hey, can you hold this?” Then he … Continue reading Feline-Fueled Felony Fails Fast
Apr 14, 2026
Hold The Peppers, Bring the Police
You know how disappointing it is when your sandwich isn’t quite right? Well, one Florida woman took “extra spicy” to a new level. Police say I’munique Clark flipped out at a Subway in St. Petersburg after her online order came with…PEPPERS. The horror. When employees wouldn’t make her a new one, she shoved the cash … Continue reading Hold The Peppers, Bring the Police
Apr 3, 2026
From Jackpot to Jail Cell…AGAIN
You ever wonder what happens when someone wins the lottery and immediately goes off the rails? Let us reintroduce you to James Farthing from Kentucky — the guy who won a jaw-dropping $167 million Powerball jackpot last year and has somehow managed to get arrested four times before he could even adjust his tax bracket. … Continue reading From Jackpot to Jail Cell…AGAIN
Mar 24, 2026
Not So Grand Theft
Apparently, practice does not make perfect — at least not when it comes to robbing banks. In the Dollar Tree version of “Oceans Eleven,” Gustavo DeJesus Torres, tried to rob six Chase branches in five days… and ended up with a grand total of six hundred and five bucks. That’s right — six robberies, five … Continue reading Not So Grand Theft
Mar 23, 2026
From Bail Money To Jail Money
A guy in South Carolina gets tossed in jail for trespassing — nothing major. Next morning, he’s standing in front of the judge, and his bail is set at $250. Easy enough, right? He pulls out a wad of cash, hands over four crisp $100 bills, and says, “Keep the change.” Like he’s tipping the … Continue reading From Bail Money To Jail Money
Mar 20, 2026
Man Uses Google Translate In Attempted Robbery
In Newark, New Jersey, a guy decides he’s gonna rob an Ecuadorian restaurant—using Google Translate. Yeah. His big plan was to type his stickup note into the app, hit “translate to Spanish,” and show it to the cashier. Very 21st century of him. He even ordered a coffee first, because apparently caffeine is key to … Continue reading Man Uses Google Translate In Attempted Robbery
Feb 12, 2026
Dude Walks Out On Tab, Busted When He Came Back For Phone Charger
Sunday night in Florida, Benjamin Rakel skipped out on a $64 bar tab at Whiskey Wings, told the staff he’s broke, and left behind two empty debit cards like that’ll cover it. Bold move, right? He promised he’d be back Monday to pay, and technically, he does come back—just not for that. He shows up … Continue reading Dude Walks Out On Tab, Busted When He Came Back For Phone Charger
Jan 26, 2026
Dude Sells Cars on Facebook, Then Steals Them Back to Sell Again
A guy in Kansas City figured out a genius new business model: sell a car, steal it back, and sell it again. He managed to pull it off eight times before things went sideways. His name’s Mamadou Diallo. Between May and June last year, he sold the same Honda Civic and Buick Verano over and … Continue reading Dude Sells Cars on Facebook, Then Steals Them Back to Sell Again