This bungling thief slipped over as he entered a gas station in Bashkiria, Russia, during a failed armed robbery.

Footage captured on February 7 shows the moment the criminal armed with a gun burst through the door but slipped over.

Recovering from his fall, the robber attempted to scare the saleswoman by brandishing his gun but she managed to escape unharmed.

The amusing video went viral on social media in Russia.

After attempting to flee, the 44-year-old robber was arrested by police. A criminal case has been initiated against him.

Bashkiria, Russia, was the site of an unsuccessful robbery attempt on February 7, 2023. The robber, identified as a 44-year-old local resident, entered the premises of a trading floor with the intention of committing theft. However, things did not go as planned for the would-be thief.

The video of the attempted robbery went viral on social media, showing the man in a mask with a gun in his hand attempting to break into the store at a gas station. Unfortunately for the robber, his plan was thwarted when he slipped and fell on the threshold, effectively ruining his chances of a successful heist.

In an attempt to scare the saleswoman, the robber brandished his weapon, but his efforts were in vain. The saleswoman managed to escape unharmed, and the robber was left empty-handed and defeated. The robber tried to flee the scene of the crime, but luck was not on his side, as local police were able to detain him shortly after.

A criminal case has been initiated, and the press service of the Bashkir Ministry of Internal Affairs has stated that a preventive measure is currently being chosen. A gun and a balaclava were confiscated from the suspect, and an investigative-operational group has been dispatched to gather more information.