Some criminals’ actions just defy belief.

We’ve collected some of the silliest and most brazen crimes committed at this time of year, and their stories will amaze you.

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Clearly, the perpetrators didn’t think their actions through. They didn’t realize surveillance video cameras are ubiquitous these days — and they didn’t think their errors of judgment would ever lead to physical, psychological and emotional consequences for the people involved (including themselves).

Read on for their dumb and dumber actions.

(And kids, don’t try any of this at home!)

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