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19 True Crimes That Went Hilariously Wrong

Chinese Burglar Left Hanging


High-Rise Hijinks
A burglar in China found himself in a precarious situation when he attempted to squeeze through a small fifth-floor window, only to get stuck. The spectacle drew the attention of passers-by, who laughed and pointed until rescuers arrived. It took 30 minutes to free him, after which he was promptly handed over to the police. This burglar’s high-rise hijinks turned into an embarrassing rescue operation.


Stuck and Busted
The sight of a burglar dangling from a fifth-floor window provides a perfect example of how poor planning can lead to public humiliation. His ill-fated attempt to break in turned into a spectacle that drew a crowd and required a rescue operation. Once freed, he faced the additional embarrassment of being arrested, turning his misadventure into a public farce.

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