I guess they thought they’d struck it rich.
They stole an art store van and it was full of pricy paintings.
That store happened to be the sole agent for the artist, so they tried to sell the paintings back to them. The cops were waiting.
There is one who works in my workshop right now.
He decided to hold up a building society, by looking threatening and passing a note to the teller, trying to keep it quiet and not draw too much attention.
The teller handed him a small amount of cash, but kep the note.
The criminal in question had been to the benefits office earlier that morning, the note he used was the back his benefits statement, complete with his name and address.