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A bungling burglar left footprints, fingerprints, and even photos of himself at a Los Angeles home, police said.
Lt. Paul Vernon said the man kicked in the front door of a house in Arleta on Nov. 13 and started to ransack a bedroom.
The burglar made so much noise that he awoke the owner, who had been asleep in another room, Vernon said.
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He then begged the owner not to call police and ran out to his car – which wouldn’t start, the LAPD said in a press release.
He then came back into the house, again asking the residents not to call police. The man who owned the house chased the burglar out of the house, police said, and hit him with a gardening hoe while his wife called police.
The burglar was knocked out by the blow from the homeowner, but soon revived and walked away. He left his car in the driveway – full of his own property as well as electronics that may have been stolen from other homes, police said.
Among the items found: an iPad with the suspect's photographs on it and a traffic ticket bearing his name, police said.
Authorities identified the suspect as Miguel Luna, 25.
“It’s often said in forensics that we always leave a little bit of ourselves behind anywhere we’ve been,” said Vernon, commanding officer of Mission Detective Division. “But this guy must have set some record on the variety and amount of evidence he left.”
Police described the case as "a study in how to get caught."
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This has got to be the dumbest crook EVER!
No, just the latest dumbest crook ever.
Just reminded me that I miss Olbermann's, "Worst Persons In The World" segments.
Dummy.
Reminds me of the guy who walked into a police department thinking it was a store and held them up. LOL. Didn't last but a minute. Heh heh...
Let's not forget that 2 police helicopter's crashed into each other over the weekend in California, 2 dead 6 hurt millions of tax payer's dollars lost ...Stupid is Stupid!
Spanish person?
jmj
No one died in that crash.
JMJ gets his news from faux. The fact is 6 were injured. 2 were killed in Atlanta in a separate incident.
This is NBC's top story on a monday morning???
No wonder they are the infotainment kings and not a news station...they just regurgitate everyone else REAL news and then SPIN IT with @!$%# loads of headline grabbing shocking adjectives
Sam Adams,
You are calling the kettle black here .... Your avatar and FOX news comments are just plain TROLLING in this article...but then you already knew that.
Shosyn, if NBC news is so abhorent, why do you bother to read it, then take the time and trouble to post on the discussion site? Wouldn't it be less stressful and time consumming for you to simply avoid it? You said Sam Adams is trolling -- look in the mirror, Shosyn!
I read all the INFOTAINMENT articles (that is all most media is so we are not given much choice now are we?)...FOX, CNN, REUTERS, AP, and yes even NBC and MSN....
Once again INFOTAINMENT IS CRAP AND NOT NEWS..... this article is not NATIONAL NEWS OR TOP NEWS...this is a simple local news article...but wait...it involved a iPAD so it must be front page ....
Shosyn, I don't read it for news value, either. Like most people, I read it for a bit of a laugh. And, because it is read for the humor value, there's really no need to complain about it. We just chuckle and go about our day.
@sam adams
Why do you trolls always have to make f*cking stupid political comments on stories and comments that have nothing to do with politics. I'm firmly in center when it comes to politics (I think both sides are filled with a majority of @!$%#s) but you guys on the left bring up Fox news way too often. We understand you don't like faux news (or whatever clever way you're describing it this week). So you can move on to something else now knowing that everyone knows how much you all hate Fox news.
Sincerely,
Everyone who isn't extreme Left or Right
http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/11/17/15247834-6-officers-injured-when-2-police-helicopters-collide-in-pasadena
Read for yourself ... it came from MSNBC....have a Blessed Day...last I checked Pasadena was in Califorina
I dont want to know ANYONE dumber than this Einstein! WTH
I thought the guy who logged into Facebook and took pics of himself holding stolen money while still at the house he was robbing, was the dumbest.
http://www.switched.com/2010/12/15/robber-boasts-victim-marc-fisher-facebook-page/
JMJ - I just read the article you posted. No where does it say that 2 people died. It says that 6 had minor injuries. But thanks for posting the link to prove you can't read.
More proof that Apple products cause crime...and to the homeowner that was awakened by their door getting kicked in...expect a visit from Mr. Luna's attorney. You can hurt someone with a garden hoe.
zing............matt got ya there .....JMJ
Is he in this country illegally?
JMJ ... still looking for the paragraph in re the two dead ....
Well there was 2 dead police HELICOPTERS. They shall never fly again. Rest in Peace(s).
jmj
You should try it 1st.
There should be a section of the law requiring extra time in jail for being so stupid.
There is ..... and the homeowner will probably get it for hitting the poor guy with a garden hoe. "Free Miguel Luna" protests coming soon to a neighborhood nearby.
they have to catch him first, so i ask who's dumber ? this clown or the LAPD?
That's why he is a crook, he's stupid.
Are politicians stupid?
Failed 'Burglary 101'.
Maybe with the name Miguel Luna he was just looking for the "re-distribution of wealth" the government promised him. Maybe he can claim the "Dream Act" defense to keep from getting charged with anything. I mean he is just trying to get by the best he can and make a living the best way he can, right?
Well, if it wasn't for his criminal record, he could be the GOP's next nominee in 2016.
Walker1965 and Gumps,
You both look like children in elementary school posting each other out with total venom and hatred and TOTAL LIES
kinda like most infotainment ( you call them news sources) services huh???
How about DISCUSSING this article.....or is that to hard for you both?
Shosyn,
You haven't discussed the article yourself. You only managed to regurgitate the word "infotainment" and trash NBC news and others who don't see things your way. It's almost like you think you've invented a new word and your trying to force it into the dictionary.
anyway,
This Miguel guy is a shoe-in for the T.V. show America's Dumbest Theives (insert sequel # here). Danny Bonaduce, etal with have plenty to goof on.
"a new word and your" That should have been you're. Gotta watch out for fascisthater and his mighty spellcheck.
Law enforcement needs more dummies like this.
They enjoy a good chuckle.
the ones with or without the badge?
What a moron.
as they havent caught him i would have to ask which one?.....
My company needs a new CEO,, think this guy is available?
Hats off to the Police dept for cracking this case so fast. Now we just have to hope the justice department can do there jobs.
they identified him....dont say they caught him......
Ad,
Seriously!? Hats off to them?! You've gotta be kidding right?!
I mean, the guy left his name and address at the scene of the crime man...
GM creekdog
everyone is screaming about how dumb this guy is, looks to me like the LAPD has the egg on their face. i mean really this all took place on nov.13 and they are just reporting it WITHOUT i may add the notice of his arrest. so i have to wonder just who is dumber here. this guy could be across the boarder or anywhere by now.
It's just a matter of time.
“It’s often said in forensics that we always leave a little bit of ourselves behind anywhere we’ve been,” said Vernon, commanding officer of Mission Detective Division. “But this guy must have set some record on the variety and amount of evidence he left.”
Police described the case as "a study in how to get caught."
Sorry detectives, this isn't a study in how to get caught. It's desperation and ignorance.
Nothing I hate more than punks trying to steal from hard working citizens. He's lucky he didn't walk away with the hoe sticking out of his ass!
packinp40
Welfare???
Clearly, this poor guy is in in need of some help and was just crying out for attention. The homeowner had NO right to hit him. He was not violent in any way! They should arrest both of them. I'd bet anything that the homeowner has a violent past. Jail time for the homeowner and some much needed help for this other poor guy!!
And how would you react waking up with someone ransacking your house. When he got out and came back how do you know he did not go get a gun from his car to make sure you do not call the police.
Put yourself in the homeowner's shoes. It's called empathy.
I've never used the term "bleeding heart liberal" but you're the perfect example of why peoples use it.
uh jo.....its called humor although when i think of where this took place, im betting there are some.....
Wow, somebody must have been absent the day they taught sarcasm!
Not sure if you can call it humor but if blv is serious, then he/she has issues. (Yes, I was absent) however, I am not surprised this day and age if some people are serious.
I'd have put one right between his eyes. End of story...
As packinp40 wrote, he's lucky he didn't have the hoe sticking out of his ass.
Was 501 being sarcastic? Maybe the last sentence comes off a little sarcastic but it wouldn't surprise me anymore.
The real shame is that the homeowner didn't hit the guy a little harder.
Given that the "criminals" last name is Luna I am surprised that there isn't a pretty fair amount of people ranting about racism on the part of the lousy homeowner.
(Sarcasm off)
And you are joking---right?
I went fishing yesterday and I caught a giant Jo-3665773. He's a keeper! LOL
A product of California's failed education system.
enough said
What is the name of that list of stupid crooks that comes out annually? Maybe he will be at the head of that list. This is a tragi-comedy situation. Unfortunately what denver bill 2 said could happen. Too many criminals caught in the act and retaliated to by the victim, file and win big lawsuits. The criminal is always innocent until proven guilty defense (no matter that they are caught in the act - they are always "alleged" to have committed the crime). Too many instances of homeowners/business owners losing everything to the individual who victimized them (remember earlier this year I think it was, a rancher in NM or Ar, shot some illegals who crawled out of an underground tunnel on his property, and they sued him and won almost $1M? Ther are too many such instances. This will only get worse I am afraid with the economy and jobless rates like they are. Although we can all empathize with ones' feelings of desperation out of true need, we cannot allow rampant and blatant disregard for the laws by those unwilling to seek appropriate help. As for those who just seem to enjoy that kind of life? I imagine we all have resolutions for that haha. Have a great day all.
It cost $1.54 to fix the problem. One 12 ga. OO-buck round at the body mass. Problem solved.
My all time favorite was burn out in San Francisco. He entered a BofA proceeded to the writing counter and wrote a note on a BofA deposit slip, "This a robbery, put all the money in a bag." After standing in line for a few minutes, he started to get very nervous. Mr. MENSA decides to leave BofA and went across the street to a Wells Fargo branch.The would be bank robber presented his robbery note a young female teller who could tell the would be robber wasn't firing on all cylinders. Quickly thinking the teller told Mr. Mensa that she was sorry she couldn't give him any money because he was wanting to rob a Wells Fargo , but was using a note written on a BofA slip and that he would have to return to BofA to complete his business. As soon as he left the WF building, the teller called the police who apprehended Mr. Mensa standing in line with his robbery note back at BofA.
For those who may not be aware, NENSA is an organization made up people with genius level IQ's.
Considering the numerous writing errors in your little tome, it's safe to say you don't qualify to belong to MENSA.
My guess would be a case of fat finger typing for ETCHIP. That's all fascist.
Funny recount ET.
I hope he does not have any kids. I can bet your Momma must be proud of you....Moron!!!!
Wishful thinking but be serious. My guess is he has a few kids. The best and brightest future geniuses to help steer this country to greatness. There. That's sarcasm!
I'm glad criminals are still stupid. You'd think they'd get smarter as technology gets better since it seems like it would be neccesary but nope...still stupid.
yet they havent caught him...................
One correction - Probably not his car and IPad.
Even Marcia Clark could get this guy convicted...maybe!!!
The truth is Americans think the justice system, including the police and criminals are like they see on tv. The truth is, the criminals are generally not that smart and the police do not send a CSI unit to every crime scene. What's really at the root of crime is laziness. These criminals are just too lazy to get a job; they care nothing about anybody but themselves and try to take the easy way out. Lock them all up on an island and let them fend for themselves.
I enjoy the commercial where 2 guys try to rob a bank, but can't because the tellers are on a break. Real life is even more stupid
You better run for the border ahole
Luna huh?? This is just the tip of the iceberg when Puerto Rico becomes a state.....
@reno19, what in blazes does PR has to do with the story? In fact, the Luna surname is of European origin, I fail to see how do you connect your dots here.
Hey Frank: There are many races that live in Europe...so what has the name Luna have to do with European origin? The truth is: we're in trouble, much more than we are in now when PR becomes a state!
The knock on the head with a hoe probably knocked him senseless and might even kill him eventually....
I hope the ho, hoe? is okay.
This is what makes Monday mornings enjoyable - a classic dumb crook story. Beautiful.
2 sentences: One in regular jail, then one in stupid jail.