A short time ago, in a galaxy that’s super duper close, a bunch of nerds and dummies decided to commit all sorts of crimes while dressed like characters from one of the most iconic films ever, Star Wars. Though some of these criminals probably think they can ACTUALLY use the Force, a few of the people who committed these Star Wars crimes probably just needed a quick disguise before they robbed a bank. It definitely says something for a fandom when Darth Vader overtakes the classic bandit mask with sketchy dudes who just want some quick cash. Check out these crimes by people dressed in Star Wars costumes and remember to think twice the next time you see an Imperial stormtrooper outside of a sci-fi convention.
You wouldn’t expect it, but the crimes committed by people dressed as Star Wars characters are as varied as the scoundrels you’ll find in the Mos Eisley Cantina. From petty criminals to downright creeps, a lot of people have used Star Wars get ups to aid them in their life of crime. It makes sense that most of the criminals on this list would dress as members of the Empire, and ne’er do well bounty hunters, but don’t worry! A man dressed as Chewbacca also found a way to get up to no good.
Read all about these people who broke the law dressed up as Star Wars characters and then leave a comment about all the crazy stuff you’ve done while dressed as your favorite character from the Star Wars universe.
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Creep Dresses as Boba Fett While Trying to Have Sex with a Child
In November 2014, Daniel Gene Fritz, 60, was arrested after he arranged to meet up with a child for sex. The selfie he sent to the child he thought he was meeting showed him wearing a Boba Fett helmet. Fortunately for decent people everywhere, Fritz was actually texting the Macomb County Sheriff's department.
Man Finds Out Why You Shouldn't Treat an Elementary School Like a Cat Walk
In Lynn, MA a man who was strutting his stuff while decked out as a stormtrooper was arrested for loitering after he decided that the best place to show off his costume (complete with rifle!) would be in front of an elementary school.
Trash Bag-Wearing Vader Attacks Jedi Church
We're not sure if this counts as religious persecution or not, but in 2008 a man dressed as Darth Vader (complete with trash bag cape!) assaulted the founders of the Jedi church with a metal crutch. He managed to conk one of the founders on the head and the whole thing was captured on camera thanks to a lightsaber battle that the church members planned to film.
Woman Dressed as Stormtrooper Gropes Students
In 2010, a woman was arrested after reportedly groping 10 NYU students over the course of two years... while dressed as a stormtrooper. The police moved in after finding the groper's blog which contained racy photos of herself wearing the iconic helmet.
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Racist Darth Vader Attacks Swedish School
In Sweden, a 21-year-old man dressed as Darth Vader posed for photos before wielding a sword and stabbing people at a school in Sweden. One witness gave this eerie statement, "...he hunted us through the school. He was playing strange music and didn’t say a word. It was terrifying music, sort of Halloween music."
Darth Vader Robs Long Island Bank
In 2010, a man wearing a Darth Vader mask and cape stole an unspecified amount of cash from a bank on Long Island. When a customer at the bank tried to joke around with him, Darth Robber threw the man to the ground.
Darth Vader Loses to a Bottle of Dressing
During the week leading up to Thanksgiving 2015, a man tried to rob a convenient store dressed as Darth Vader, but he was foiled when the cashier used the Force a bottle of ranch dressing to fend off the attack. The faux Vader was arrested on charges of attempted robbery.
Stormtrooper Robs the Same Place Three Times
Stormtroopers were never the brightest members of the Star Wars universe, but this guy takes the cake. In 2013, a member of the Oakland prep track team was charged with robbing the same Montclair district bank three times in a row while wearing a stormtrooper mask. He was finally caught on his fourth robbery attempt.
Darth Vader Robs Carolina Bank - Is Almost Immediately Caught
In August of 2015, Thomas Gilbert was caught and pulled over by North Carolina police about five minutes after he robbed a bank dressed as Darth Vader. Gilbert, who was no longer wearing the iconic mask, was still wearing a Darth Vader shirt, and also had his shotgun in the back seat of his truck.
Chewbacca Arrested in Ukraine
While trying to vote for Darth Vader in an election in the Ukranian region of Odessa, a man in a Chewbacca costume was arrested for refusing to produce the proper identification. He was fined $7.50 for the "administrative offense."