We’ve seen what gets people arrested, and we have 12 things to avoid for you.
Over decades of collecting dumb-criminal stories for the RockShow in Lubbock, Texas, a handful of repeating mistakes keeps showing up. These aren’t how-to tips — they’re how-not-to tips. Read, laugh, and then do the sensible thing: don’t do the crime.
Why Dumb Criminals Get Caught — Common Patterns That Show Up Again and Again
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If you’re going to steal, at least make it worth the trouble. Too many people get busted for tiny items that weren’t worth the risk — and they end up famous for all the wrong reasons.
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Don’t go into tight spaces alone. Chimneys, ducts, crawlspaces and walls are traps in real life; the “stuck” stories are embarrassingly common.
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Do only one crime at a time. Multitasking felonies increase mistakes: a blown taillight, a missed turn, or two crimes in a day is what usually trips people…..