Dumb Crime Du Jour: Weird Crime News

Jan. 9: Dead Guy on a Roll

Like a scene out of "Weekend at Bernies," two men wheeled their dead friend around Manhattan sidewalks in an office chair in an attempt to cash his social security check.

Jan. 7: Ninja Bandit Strikes Again

You'd think New York police would be able to find a nunchuck-wielding burglar in black pajamas. But the Ninja Bandit has struck for what may be the 18th time on New York City's Staten Island.

Jan. 4: Man Charged With Stealing $20 From 2-Year-Old's Piggy Bank

Authorities say DNA evidence linked 30-year-old Ryan Mueler to shaking the money out of a little girl's piggy bank as she was sleeping.

Jan. 3: Son Kills Mom, Still Expects Inheritance

Joshua Hodge stabbed his mother to death, but his lawyers say he shouldn't be stopped from his inheritance. Why? Because he's insane, naturally.