Have A Look At These 25 Dumbest Ways These Criminals Got Caught! (5 of 5)

The Paint-Man

Albert Dowdy attempted to break into a house by throwing a paint can at the window. Though he was successful, the paint spilled out of the can. He stole some tuna and oatmeal. However, while moving out, he stepped into the spilled paint. The police tracked his colorful footsteps and arrested him at his home, while he was enjoying a lunch he just stole!

The Invisible Man

McArthur Wheeler robbed two banks during the day. While inside the banks, he smiled at the surveillance cameras and wore no mask to hide his face. When the police came to arrest him he expressed his shock and told the police that he thought that wearing lemon juice on his face would make him invisible. Well, this was a failed science experiment, to say the least.

The not-so-athletic

John Pearce had the perfect plan to commit burglary in broad daylight, but he lacked the only skill required for a successful burglary – athletic abilities. While attempting to break into a house, John’s foot got stuck, and he was left hanging, with nothing to cover his derriere. Well, it must have been quite humorous for the pedestrians and the police!

The Facebook status, again

Well, as we can see, a lot of criminals think that it’s a good idea to show off on Facebook. Michael Baker from Kentucky siphoned gas from a police vehicle, clicked a picture, with the good old middle finger and posted it on social media, to boast about his incredible achievement. Well, of course, he was arrested later.

The paper trail

In North Carolina, a thief entered a restaurant and took away the cash register. What he failed to notice was the paper trail, from the machine, he was leaving behind. This paper trail was enough for the police to track him to his apartment and arrest him. Well, that’s quite a long trail!