We cover a lot of dark material here at The Dark Oak. Join us as we indulge in stories of the most outrageous, the most awkward, the most bizarre, and the absolute most clueless criminals we could find. Enjoy a good laugh with us!

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Atkin, H. (2010, July 26). Man Dressed in Wig, Clown Pants and Fake Breasts Robs Bank with BB Gun, Say Cops. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/man-dressed-in-wig-clown-pants-and-fake-breasts-robs-bank-with-bb-gun-say-cops/

Daily, & Reporter, B. D. M. (2011, July 11). Robber caught after planning hold-up in his diary. Mail Online. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2013349/Robber-caught-planning-hold-diary.html

Cnn, B. G. F. (n.d.). Bank robbery suspect calls ahead with demand for cash – CNN.com. http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/03/24/phone.in.robbery/index.html

BBC News. (2015, April 10). Facebook boast Tesco robber Andrew Hennells jailed. BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-norfolk-32256720

Wanted fugitive gets caught after applying for job at NJ Sheriff’s Office. (2022, October 8). NBC New York. https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/wanted-fugitive-gets-caught-after-applying-for-job-at-nj-sheriffs-office/3899135/

BBC News. (2016, January 11). US fugitive sends selfie to police after “terrible” mugshot’. BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-35284225