Here’s a man who is desperate to follow in his brother’s footsteps.

The 24-year-old Michigan man broke into a gas station – and then called 911 on himself, telling cops he wanted to be reunited with his brother, who was in jail.

Authorities were more than happy to oblige.

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It’s like a real-life version of Oliver Twist.

A Florida woman was arrested for teaching a group of children to shoplift.

The 24-year-old woman showed the oldest kid, who is 12, how to stash clothes under the clothes of the younger children.

She was charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor and child cruelty.

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This is a case of sticking your foot in it.

A Florida firefighter was arrested for stealing a severed foot from the scene of a car crash.

She claimed she needed it to help train her cadaver dog.

The woman, who has now promised to toe the line, was charged only with misdemeanor theft because officials say it is difficult to put a monetary value on a body part.

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Nothing like getting an early start on a life of crime.

Romanian police investigating a break-in at a kindergarten were surprised to find the culprits were the school’s 5-year-old pupils.

Two boys stole the key from the teacher’s purse and then ransacked the place – stealing money, pencils and coloring books.

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Talk about a wicked googly!

A group of British cricket players is preparing to set the world’s record for the highest-altitude match – on a plateau on Mount Everest in Nepal.

After hiking up nine days to the Gorak Shep plateau, they plan to play a match at 17,000 feet in April.