Most Foolish Criminals You Can't Believe
The world is full of daring heists and master criminals, but some lawbreakers are so 'extraordinary' that they leave the police—and the rest of us—completely speechless! Welcome to Amaziest, your home for the world's most unbelievable stories. Today, we are diving into a collection of criminals who didn't get caught because of high-tech forensics, but because of their own hilarious mistakes. From robbers who left their IDs at the scene to thieves who fell asleep during the job, these 'geniuses' prove that sometimes, crime doesn't pay—it just provides a great laugh. Here is our updated 2026 list of the top foolish criminals you won't believe!
6 Foolish Criminals You Can't Believe: A List of the Craziest Foolish Crimes
Here Are The Top 6 Foolish Criminals List You Can't Believe
1 - Mark Smith | Foolish Criminal
He was the laziest Burglar ever. If you know any of your lazy friends, tag him in the comment section because he slept in the house where he was gone for stealing. When the house owner knew about him, he immediately called the police, and you already know what happened then.
2 - Daniel Glen | Foolish Criminal
When a professional thief wanted to steal from the store, he must be prepared for the plan, but this thief was so idiot and foolish. He called the store manager and asked how much money was in his drawer. The Manager alerted the police. They arrested Glen nearby. News reported Glen was a suspect in two similar incidents where the thief called to ensure the clerk had the money. In 2008, police charged him with robbing a store in Ontario, Canada.
3 - Albert Bailey | Foolish Crime
He has proven himself the father of Daniel Glen in stupidity. Glen called the store before stealing, but this guy called the bank and demanded $100,000. "There would be a 'blood bath' if the orders were not carried out," he said. The employee hung up the phone and quickly called 911. Police reached the bank and waited for the thief. As expected, Mr. Albert Bailey reached the bank and asked the cashier; I called you to put money in the bag. Where's the money? He did not get the money, but the police arrested him. Is this guy a foolish criminal or a mental case?
4 - Krystian Bala | Foolish Criminal
He murdered a girl, and after some time, he wrote a novel named "Amok." He has written a story about the same murder which he did and mentioned all the detailed information. Novel readers doubted the story because how can a person know the complete details except for the murderer? Police read the novel, and an investigation started with the same pattern Bala wrote in the novel. They came to know Bala murdered that girl.
5 - Derrick Mosley | Foolish Criminal
I think you are noticing the stupidity ratio increasing. This man is so dumb and stupid. He planned to steal weapons from the weapons shop. He went to the weapon shop with a baseball bat and a knife, threatened the shopkeeper with his knife, and asked, give me all the guns. The shopkeeper pulled his gun out and put it on Mosley's forehead until the police came. Even we can't find such stupidity in movies.
6 - The Unknown | Foolish Criminal
This last person has no name but no worry, I will give him a name that suits him perfectly, i.e., "The King Of The Dumbest Criminal." He went to the bank with a pistol and a bag to steal. He Ordered the cashier to put all the money in the bag. Instead of giving the bag to the cashier, he gave his pistol. Then what? The cashier took his pistol from him, saw him perplexingly, and then rapidly up the pistol straightly to him. The king of the dumbest criminal runaway. We have yet to find his real name to date.
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7. The Robber Who Left His Own ID
In 2013, a man in Florida decided to rob a local convenience store. He was successful and managed to get away with a bag full of cash. However, while reaching into his pocket to pull out a weapon, he accidentally dropped his driver’s license on the floor. When the police arrived, they didn't need to look for fingerprints or check CCTV; they just picked up the ID and drove straight to his house to arrest him.
8. The Thief Who Logged Into Facebook
A burglar in Pennsylvania broke into a house and stole several expensive items. While he was inside, he decided to use the homeowner's computer to check his Facebook account. In his rush to leave, he forgot to log out. When the homeowner returned, they found their house robbed but saw the thief’s full profile, name, and photos right there on the screen. The police caught him within the hour.
9. The Car Thief Who Couldn't Drive Stick
A young man in Nebraska attempted to carjack a vehicle at a gas station. He forced the driver out and hopped into the driver’s seat, ready for a high-speed getaway. The only problem? The car had a manual transmission (stick shift), and he didn't know how to drive it. He spent several minutes grinding the gears and stalling the engine while the owner called the police. He was still in the driver's seat trying to figure out the clutch when the sirens arrived.
10. The Bank Robber Who Wrote the Note on His Own Paycheck
A man walked into a bank in California and handed the teller a note demanding money. The teller complied, and the man fled. However, the police quickly identified him because he had written the robbery note on the back of his personal paycheck stub, which included his full name and home address. Talk about a "paper trail" that leads right to your front door!
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While these stories are undeniably funny, they remind us that the 'perfect crime' rarely exists—especially when you forget to bring your common sense! We hope these foolish tales added a bit of laughter to your day here at Amaziest. Which of these 'masterminds' do you think was the most ridiculous? Let us know in the comments below! If you enjoyed this post, be sure to share it with your friends and stay tuned for more amazing facts and hilarious stories. Don't forget, crime might be serious, but these criminals are anything but!
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