Many criminals are simply not-so-bright people on what is likely to become the most embarrassing day of their life. Here's a daily look at some of the world's least competent crooks.
Meat as a Weapon
Marion County (Florida) Sheriff's Office
A Florida woman is accused of beating a man with a piece of raw meat, according to the Associated Press. Police say that 53-year-old Elise Egan admitted to slapping the disabled man "so that he could learn," but did not admit to attacking him with meat. The lesson apparently had something to do with wanted a roll instead of sliced bread.
Lesson of the Day: Don't Steal Candy From Cops
Middletown (Kentucky) Police Department
Let's just say he's no Billy the Kidd. Police in Kentucky say they caught 32-year-old Derek Kidd with his hands in the cookie jar... pretty much literally. Just an hour after being released from jail, Kidd found himself right back in -- because police say on his way out he tried to steal two candy bars and a police hat.
Elf Finds Jail Is Not So Jolly After Explosives Joke Clears Mall
Clayton County (Georgia) Sheriff's Office
Here's one of Santa's little helpers who's definitely making the naughty list this year. Police say William C. Caldwell III, dressed as an elf, waited in line to meet Santa in Georgia's Southlake Mall... and then told him he was carrying dynamite.
I Think We Stole the Wrong Car
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Whoever stole a van in Germany last week got the surprise of his life. There was a 5-year-old lion named Caesar in the back, according to the BBC. The thief got away after crashing the vehicle into a sign... probably right around the time he noticed his extra "passenger." The lion was unhurt.
Sex for World Series Tickets
Bensalem Police Department
Some people will do anything -- and I mean anything -- to get to see the World Series. Police in Bensalem, Pa., say 43-year-old Susan Finkelstein offered sex for a chance to see the game, and arrested her on prostitution charges.
Fingered by a Leech
The 2001 robbery of an elderly Australian woman has stumped police... but one piece of crime scene evidence has paid off after all these years: a leech. New DNA technology has allowed them to use blood from the leech... which led them to Peter Cannon. Cannon has pleaded guilty to aggravated armed robbery, according to the Associated Press."Sexy Police Officer" Arrested
Myrtle Beach Police Department
A 20-year-old South Carolina woman was arrested for allegedly trying to make off with a "sexy police officer" costume. Police say they found the costume in her purse... which makes it either a large purse or a tiny costume.
Man Arrested in Pillow Attack
Volusia County (Florida) Branch Jail
When is a pillow not a pillow? When it's a biohazard. Florida police say Erik Batty's pillow could be considered "biohazardous" because he has several infections... and so they arrested him when he threw it at them.
Harmonica Attack
Broken Arrow (Oklahoma) Police Department
An Oklahoma man was arrested after allegedly beating his roommate in the head with a harmonica. Police say Decai Liu, 52, then tried to attack his arresting officers, too.
Florida Woman in Beer Frenzy
Ft. Pierce (Florida) Police Department
A Florida woman is accused of trying to choke her boyfriend... because he refused to get her more Natural Ice beer, according to TCPalm.com. Police say Andrea Bathgate, 31, also threw a table leg through the window, shattering it, during the tirade.
