17 Photos That Accidentally Captured Crimes In Progress

2. Bicycle Thieves

For six months, a 14-year-old boy believed that thieves had gotten away scot-free after forcibly stealing his bicycle. However, while browsing Google Street View, he came across a photo of himself riding his bike with the assailants walking directly behind him, just moments before the theft. The photo was used in evidence, and the thieves went to jail as a result.

1. Armed Robber

A tourist was hoping to capture a pleasant bike tour through Buenos Aires using a head-mounted GoPro, but inadvertently captured the shocking moments when he was held at gunpoint by a thief. Fortunately, the tourist was able to jump from his bicycle and escape, after not understanding that the thief actually wanted his backpack. Have you ever inadvertently caught a crime on camera? Are there any famous images that we should have included? Let us know in the comments below!
 
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