To some people, burglars are a nuisance. To others, they are a nightmare. Either way though, they are uninvited guests and nobody wants them. And of course, we are going to do a list on them. This list, however, is going to focus on the ridiculous stories that surround burglars and their many bungled robberies. Some are funny, some are sad, some are infuriating, but no matter what the reaction, you will most likely not be able to stop reading until the end. Did you know that some times when robbers break into homes or businesses and injure themselves in the process they can win damages in a court of law? It’s insane right? But that’s not all. Today we are going to go into the lives and stories of robbers that pulled off heists and con jobs that will make you hate them but probably smile a bit at the same time. Although it is one of the least respectable things you can hope to do, being a robber certainly does take creativity and wit. And the more creative the robber, the more entertaining it is to read about his or her exploits. These are 25 Insane Stories About Burglars And Robberies You Might Find Amusing!
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Carl Gugasian was a phd student and a black belt that robbed more than 50 banks in the United States. He was known as the "Friday Night Bank Robber" and has been labeled the most prolific bank robber in American history.
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In 2008, a robber put up an ad on Craigslist asking for construction workers. He told them to wait outside the Bank of America wearing a specific uniform. He then proceeded to rob the bank wearing the same construction suit and made his getaway with all the "decoys" unwittingly standing on the corner.
Source: cnet.com, Image: wikipedia23
Jay Leone, a 90 year old man from California, was shot in the head by Samuel Cutrufelli during a robbery. The 90 year old was unfazed though, and said to the robber "now it's my turn". He then proceeded to shoot the robber several times in the abdomen.
Source: marinij.com, Image: wikipedia22
Air Force Captain Nicolas Aquino was arrested for burglary while entering his own home. He was then charged with resisting arrest and obstruction of justice.
Source: ksbw.com, Image: wikipedia21
In 2012, Charles Smith, high on bath salts, broke into the home of 79 year old Ervin Brittnacher. Ervin, a former bull rider, throat punched Chris and knocked him out.
Source: gawker.com, Image: wikipedia20
Although Charles “Pretty Boy” Floyd was hated by some, he was also loved by many because at every bank he robbed, he would destroy all the mortgages, thus freeing people from their debts.
Source: biography.com, Image: thebluediamondgallery.com19
In 2008, the oversized cookie hanging above the entrance to the Bahlsen Company in Germany was stolen. The thieves demanded that the company send cookies to charities. After the company complied, the cookie was returned.
Source: wsj.com, Image: wikipedia18
After a Croatian woman died in her apartment, she wasn't discovered until 35 years later-in 2008-when robbers broke in.
Source: foxnews.com, Image: wikipedia17
Julia Popova, a 22 year old Russian woman, got into a fight with a mugger, successfully freed herself, and made it home, only to discover that she had been stabbed with a large blade in her neck.
Source: dailymail.co.uk, Image: wikipedia16
In 1971, a robber named Katko broke into an Iowa farmer named Briney's house. Briney had set up a booby trap because he was tired of getting robbed. The trap shot Katko in the legs, who ended up suing for damages, and in the end the robber won the court case.
Source: heinonline.org15
When the Chamorros, natives to Guam, met Magellan, they started emptying his ship because they had no concept of ownership or private property. Magellan, thinking they were stealing his things, named Guam the "Island of Thieves"
Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipedia14
Bruce Lee's son, Brandon, came home to find a robber in his house. Brandon chased the robber around until the robber picked up a knife. Brandon, however, managed to disarm the robber and hold him until police arrived.
Source: reddit, Image: wikipedia13
Three robbers once broke into Swedish action star Dolph Lundgren's house and tied up his wife. When the robbers saw a picture of Dolph, however, and realized whose house they were in, they ran away.
Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipedia12
The Jerilderie Letter is an 8,000 word document that Australian bank robber Ned Kelly made his accomplices give to a bank teller that they were robbing. In the paper, he justified his life of crime.
Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipedia11
NBA player Lou Williams was held up at gunpoint until his would-be attacker realized who he was. After a short conversation, Lou took the attacker out for ice cream.
Source: espn, Image: wikipedia10
While out hunting, President Teddy Roosevelt's raft was stolen. In spite of the icy conditions, Teddy and his buddies built a make shift raft, sailed down river, and after three days they caught the thieves.
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When Robert Horsley tried to break into the home of a 95 year old woman, she began to repeatedly stab his hands through the door with a screw driver. Eventually Robert was found on the front porch passed out from the loss of blood.
Source: reddit, Image: wikipedia8
In 2005, a thief broke into the home of William Ellis Green, an Australian cartoonist. William managed to sketch an accurate picture of the thief which led to his immediate capture .
Source: wikipedia7
When Jenar Sanders, 18, swiped the purse of an elderly woman in Chicago, she chased him for over a mile, cornered him in an alley, and gave him a bible lesson about not stealing.
Source: nbcnews.com, Image: pdpics6
In 1994, a robber gave himself up to a squad of police officers that had surrounded the store he was robbing. Moments later he realized they were just extras on the set of a movie (The Professional).
Source: imdb, Image: wikipedia5
In 1995, MacArthur Wheeler robbed a store with lemon juice on his face. He thought that since lemon juice can be used for invisible ink, it would make his face invisible to the cameras.
Source: reddit, Image: wikipedia4
In 2010, three robbers broke into a Central Florida home thinking they had found cocaine. It turned out they were snorting the ashes of a man and his dogs.
Source: reuters3
The New York Blackout in 1977 was apparently a critical day in the world of Hip Hop. During the blackout, lots of DJ equipment was stolen, which led to hundreds of new DJs.
Source: nytimes, Image: pixabay2
In 2006, magician David Copperfield tricked some would-be robbers into believing that he wasn't carrying anything although he had his wallet, phone, and passport.
Source: guardian.com, Image: wikipedia1
In 2006, a couple thieves tried to steal a koala from Rockhampton Zoo in Australia. They changed their minds, however, and opted to steal a crocodile instead after the koala proved to be too vicious.
Source: smh.com.au, Image: wikipedia
