Original title
Crimes Gone Viral
Released
9/9/2020
Origin country
US
Genre
Crime, Documentary
Production companies
Discovery, Lion Television USA
Status
Returning series
Number of seasons
5
Number of episodes
64
Gripping clips of kidnappings, break-ins, car chases, violent road rage incidents and other crimes rack up millions of views. But crimes gone viral goes beyond the jaw-dropping footage to tell the full story. Viral video of good samaritans who intervene to stop crimes, brave victims who fight back against their attackers, clever prison escapes and a shark heist.
A man is driving home when he sees a woman been dragged down the street against her will. Another man is visiting his girlfriend at work on Valentine's Day when a robber leaps onto the counter. Both men take heroic action, ensuring that no harm is done.
At an aquarium, thieves snatch a shark from an open tank and make a break for it, with employees hot on their heels. Next, two inmates make a creative escape by hiding in garbage cans. They're all on the run, and the hunt is on to find them.
A young woman walks home after a family gathering. Another young woman goes out to get cold medicine. Then, with no warning danger strikes and both women are kidnapped.
A gunfight erupts when a mother and daughter bravely defend their business from an armed robber. Later, a man who tries to rob a marital arts instructor quickly realizes he messed with the wrong person.
A robber attempts to hold up four young men at gunpoint, but he's in for a surprise when his victims fight back. And then, a man with a shotgun storms into a garage, but is outmatched by an employee who won't back down.
An afternoon motorcycle ride turns into a violent road rage incident when a couple is attacked by an angry driver. Then an armed robber assaults a young woman working alone, but she bravely fights back and fends off her assailant.
A strange man violently attempts to kidnaps a woman's children, but a 16-year-old wrestler saves the day. Then a frightening cab robbery takes place in broad daylight until someone unexpected comes to the rescue.
Two armed thieves approach a young woman to steal her car, but they get a shock when she fights back. Later, the father of a 15-year-old girl sets up a family sting to apprehend the 33-year-old man trying to seduce her.
A man with a large gun enters a bar late at night and orders everyone to get on the floor, but one patron refuses to comply. Then a pair of brazen shoplifters lead police on a dangerous high-speed chase.
A man steals a car with two young siblings inside, causing a panic. As they try to escape, the kidnapper grabs the girl's hoodie, but her brother bravely fights back. Then a 12-year-old stands up to the woman trying to kidnap her baby brother.
After getting an alert on his computer, a man races home to confront two men burglarizing his home. Later, a defenseless woman and her child are terrorized by a strange man who enters their home until their 122-pound Great Dane springs into action.
It looks like a Hollywood action film as a crazed female driver speeds through neighborhoods in an RV, with two dogs sitting on her lap. Later, a woman tosses a bag of newborn dogs into a dumpster, outraging an entire community.
In Florida, a woman shopping for bathing suits bravely chases after a man who harassers her and learns he's a predator who has been preying on women for years. Later, two good samaritans intervene after an elderly couple is robbed.
A drunk passenger grabs the wheel from a rideshare driver's hands, creating a potentially deadly scene on a highway. And then, a group of friends on a fishing excursion find themselves in terrifying peril when a speeding boat plows right into them.
A car with screaming children hanging out of its windows heads straight into the ocean, and shocked bystanders spring into action. Then in a terrifying scene, two children sleep in their home, unaware that armed burglars are right next to them.
A man brazenly burglarizes a house while the homeowners watch helplessly on a streaming security camera. Then, a determined woman inexplicably fires a gun into a house and then returns to toss in a flaming torch.
In California, a doorbell camera captures a disoriented woman trying to break into a home as the terrified homeowner prepares to protect herself. Also, in Texas, a panicked woman with restraints on her arms rings a doorbell in the middle of the night.
A mother is inside a gas station when a man steals her car, with her 13-year-old and 6-month old daughters inside. A waitress is sexually assaulted, but she takes matters into her own hands and attacks her assaulter.
A man with a shotgun bursts into a home late one night, and the resident is forced to defend himself and protect his fiancee. Then, a man goes on a violent rampage in a diner, and two women find themselves in a fight for survival.
A drunk driver speeds the wrong way down a highway, and police suddenly find themselves in a seriously dangerous situation. Then, a car swerves wildly across the road, and a family intervenes to prevent tragedy.
It's a woman's worst nightmare -- a stranger followers her as she walks home. Terrified, she turns on her cell phone to record him as she tries to get away. And then, a vicious, unprovoked attack on a child dancing in the street prompts outrage.
They are shocking examples of anger out of control. A rideshare customer aggressively attacks her own driver and then, another agitated patron gets violent at a fast-food restaurant, putting other people's lives in danger.
The true stories of people who have been attacked by random strangers, with camera footage from the scene and testimony from eyewitnesses.
Scenes of terror in broad daylight leave two mothers horrified. A stranger tries to snatch a child from a stroller. Then, another man attempts to take a child right out of her chair at a restaurant, but good Samaritans rush in to help.
A woman responsible for a hit and run is so desperate to evade police, she becomes dangerously reckless and out of control. And then, when a group of cyclists attack a man driving with his mother, things get downright terrifying.
Two strangers attempt to steal a stunned woman's beloved dog while on a walk. They brutally attack as she tries to fight them off. Next, a man finds himself in a frightening battle for his life after a friend betrays him.
Thieves think they're smart but get foiled by their clueless actions. A band of robbers holding up a gas station forgets that the clerk has control of the doors. Another thief doesn't realize that the customer behind him is a policeman.
A woman fed up with the chaos caused by a couple known as the 'neighbors from hell' begins videotaping them, and a volatile explosion erupts. Later, an oblivious couple is too busy making out at a bar to realize an armed robbery is underway.
An alleged shoplifter gets wildly out of control when she is confronted by one of the store's employees. Then, it's a terrifying scene caught on camera on a highway as a reckless driver crashes into signs and cars.
A high-speed police chase of a suspected killer has a city on edge. But a brave bystander intervenes, risking his own life to end the dangerous pursuit. And then, a daring cowboy on horseback uses a wild, unexpected maneuver to stop a bike thief.
Like a scene from a movie, police chase a thief in a stolen RV through streets and residential areas. Later, another dangerous high-speed chase has a shocking twist when police realize the driver has her baby in the back seat.
A family fights to defend each other, and their store, when they are held up. Then, police scramble to contain a pair of bold young car thieves who seem to think they are invincible.
A woman enjoying a holiday celebration is the victim of a shocking hit-and-run caught on camera; when a man steals a grandmother's purse right off a restaurant table, she jumps into action, chasing him into the parking lot.
Thieves forget that most businesses keep security cameras rolling. In Texas, a band of robbers is dubbed "the inchworm bandits" when cameras catch them crawling across floors. In New York, a dognapper looks straight into the lens.
A man risks his own life to record a crime in progress and follow the criminals until police arrive; a woman turns her own boyfriend into police when she realizes an innocent man has been charged with a crime he didn't commit.
Cameras catch two terrifying invasions. A violent robbery puts a store clerk's life in danger and police on edge. And then, a young woman is stalked in her own home by a creepy intruder, and there's a frightening confrontation.
It's a terrifying scene at a gas station when a man with a lighter douses everything with gasoline, threatening to ignite a potentially deadly inferno. And then, an employee bravely fights back when armed robbers hold him up.
A traffic stop threatens to become deadly for a police officer when a mom goes to extreme lengths to protect her son. Later, a couple's quiet night at home turns into terror.
Bold thieves invade a couple's home three times in one week. The frightened couple don't know who is targeting them or if the thieves will return. Later, it's a recipe for disaster when a man lights up what appears to be a bomb at a gas station.
It is road rage out of control when a man gets so angry at a couple who accidentally cut him off that he follows and threatens them. Next, a friendly encounter at a gas station takes a terrifying turn.
A defiant victim refuses to give up even when a thief runs him over; an unnamed security guard saves the day when a gunman storms in; brave homeowners tackle flames after an unprovoked car arson; a crossing guard risks her own life to save a child.
A quick-thinking employee outsmarts armed thieves; a mother jumps into action when her son gets snatched off the street; someone attacks a woman in her own driveway; a burglar literally gets stuck, with comedic results.
Someone attacks a pregnant woman on a motorway. A wild chase ensues after a woman steals a police cruiser, two off-duty officers have to abandon their date night to jump into action and a convenience store theft comes to a shocking end.
A woman under attack rings a stranger's doorbell for help. A brave 10-year-old narrowly escapes kidnappers, a security guard confronts an armed mob of smash-and-grab thieves, and a heroic young woman risks her life to stand up to a bully.
Armed intruders terrorize a group of teens as their horrified parents watch on a surveillance camera. Fake government workers steal from unsuspecting residents, and two would-be thieves are stopped in their tracks.
Routine trips to the store turn terrifying when criminals watch. A young girl is brutally assaulted as she walks down the street, a wild shootout breaks out right in the middle of busy traffic, and fed-up employees thwart a persistent thief.
A frightening stranger uses a doorbell camera to threaten a woman; a mom and her toddler are held at gunpoint in their lobby; a man experiences a violent assault as he heads out with his family; a spring break gathering rages wildly out of control.
Crooks make jaw-dropping moves in these wild crimes caught on camera.
Calculating thieves target a family making a special jewelry purchase; gas stations turn into danger zones when criminals attack innocent drivers at the pump; tire-slashing crooks cause havoc; a remarkably calm clerk stands up to an armed robber.
Good Samaritans rescue a police officer under attack, bystanders help a young victim of human trafficking, and when criminals try to escape, surprise heroes step in to save the day.
A young mother faces a home invasion; a band of thieves ransacks a community-minded business; a bold grandmother turns the tables on would-be scammers; a 5-year-old fights to protect his mom.
Brazen thieves steal catalytic converters right out of people’s driveways, a woman wielding an ax puts a baby’s life in danger, a stalker kidnaps a woman from her job, and cars become weapons in violent smash-and-grab robberies.
A good Samaritan defends a stranger, an elderly woman does the unexpected, a mail carrier fights for his life, and a frightening mom is caught on camera in a precarious situation.
Criminals target fast-food restaurants; a drive-through employee takes things too far; a disgruntled customer tries to burn down a bodega; a judge and a defendant face off.
Onlookers witness the assault of a riverboat captain on a dock and rush to help. A man flees from police using unconventional methods. A store clerk traps a burglar in her store. A bouncer defends a strip club from a gunman.
A woman has a meltdown in a local bank; a driver causes extreme property damage; a police showdown comes to an explosive end; a detained woman gets the upper hand on the police.
A suspected drunk driver gives police a good laugh; a Jiu-Jitsu Master defends a convenience store; multiple prisoners attempt to reclaim their freedom; a convicted murderer leads police on a wild goose chase.
A group of customers fight in a small shop; a tired police officer gets a helping hand from a civilian; an angry customer takes her frustrations out on a fast-food restaurant; an active shooter interrupts a youth baseball game.
A hero leaps into action to save a struggling police officer; police catch a man snooping on his neighbors; a woman stumbles upon an unexpected guest in her child's bed; an unhinged woman opens fire inside a police station.
A man flees his ax-wielding renter; porch pirates are caught on camera, ruining people's days; a group of teens hunts for a couple of package thieves; police receive assistance from an unlikely animal.
Looters wreak havoc in Philadelphia; a stubborn woman turns a ticket into a felony; a suspect on the run picks a rather stinky hideout, and a heroic civilian gives police a helping hand.
A father defends his family from a group of aggressors; a pizza delivery guy becomes an unlikely hero; an armed elderly man reaches his breaking point; an inebriated Amish man has an unfortunate run-in with police.
A father and son exchange gunfire; a group of clumsy criminals proves that crime is not easy; a terrified woman fights off a kidnapper, and a man defends his home from thieves.
An officer defends himself from a man with an unusual weapon; airline passengers protect their plane from a potential threat, and the Easter Bunny defends a woman.
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