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A Paris chambermaid's growling stomach in 1926 led to one of history's most unexpected detective stories. When Suzanne Schiltz bit into a stolen apple, her teeth struck a lima bean-sized pink diamond hidden inside.
A bungling burglar spent three hours ransacking a True Crime Museum in England, inadvertently capturing his perfect mugshot on security cameras. The ironic twist has museum staff hoping he'll soon pose for a real police photo.
A suspected burglar in Newark got a little too comfortable during a break-in, dozing off in a child's floor bed before police arrived. Officers found the 24-year-old curled up and fast asleep at 3:15 a.m. Wednesday morning.
A burglar's fashion choice became his downfall when police spotted his bright neon t-shirt in a Kent chip shop. He was casually eating fish and chips while charging his phone, unaware officers were closing in.
A Slovak man wanted for theft returned to Italy after 16 years to watch his team play at the Winter Olympics. Police arrested him at his guesthouse before he could see the game.
Eight violent offenders who broke out of a Louisiana detention center were all recaptured within 36 hours, thanks to a massive coordinated effort by local, state, and federal law enforcement. The swift capture showcased what's possible when agencies work together seamlessly to protect their communities.