The Bungled Bank Heist of 1981 refers to an amusing bank robbery attempt in London where the getaway vehicle, a small compact car, broke down shortly after the crime. The incident unfolded into a farcical spectacle as the robbers were stranded, unable to start the car. Their efforts, marked by conspicuous frustration, led to their easy capture by police. The comical blunder turned a tense situation into a scene reminiscent of slapstick comedy, providing a humorous highlight in the news at the time.