Don’t you just love it when someone gets caught in the act?

Whether they’re stealing food or doing something plain weird, the moment that shock crosses their face when they realize they’ve been caught is priceless. We scoured Instagram and found some of the funniest photos that you have to see to believe.

Keep reading for 35 hilarious pictures of people getting caught red-handed:

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1. Caught Putting on Way Too Much Lotion

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(via @gas.man.dad)

This little girl was caught red-handed by one of her parents. It looks like she got into some sort of lotion and decided to put it all over herself, face included! Hopefully someone teaches her how to properly rub it all the way in one of these days. We love that she smiled proudly for the camera—no shame in her game.

2. Caught Feeding the Dog

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(via @amyrwatty)

Dogs are only supposed to get treats and snacks when they do something that warrants it, like going to the bathroom or doing a trick. So when this little boy was caught giving his dog biscuits, the pup made sure to get as much as he could. We love the innocence of this act—the boy only wanted to make his dog happy.

3. Caught Stealing a Bikini

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(via @pinkchalita)

Women who love to shop were typically raised that way. It looks like this little girl is getting quite the head start! She grabbed a bikini that not only looks way too big for her, but it also seems like she’s trying to run away with it. We can’t get over how adorable she looks in her dress, shoes and outfit of choice.

4. Caught Eating Spilled Cereal

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(via @katebagg)

When a cereal craving hits, you go straight to the cupboard, and that’s exactly what this little girl did. However, it was probably on a tall shelf, so when she tried to reach it, it spilled all over the floor. She looks very guilty in the picture, and we’re willing to bet she felt very bad about her mishap.

5. Caught Painting the Carpet

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(via @kimbercraven)

If there’s one thing every parent eventually learns, it’s to keep potentially messy things out of the reach of children. When this parent walked in on her toddlers playing with red paint on very light carpet, we’re willing to bet they absolutely freaked out. There’s just no spray or cleaner that will ever be able to get it out!

6. Caught Stealing Dad’s Ice Cream

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(via @jokojongmans)

Even though this little girl had her own ice cream in hand, she decided she’d rather have some of her dad’s, instead. While pops is posing for a picture, she used the opportunity to seize some of his sweet treat! She’s very sneaky and we love that she was caught red-handed on camera.

7. Caught Pretending to Help

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(via @jackofheartsdj)

Back when people were boarding up their businesses in fear of rioters and looters going into their stores, this woman asked a worker if she could pose with the power tool. She was taking photos for her Instagram, but when an onlooker saw what she was actually doing, they filmed her and caught her red-handed.

8. Caught Stealing Fries

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(via @alliandcats)

You’re a liar if you say you’ve never stolen someone else’s french fries, especially if they’re from McDonalds. This woman sneakily stuck her hand inside of the fast food bag to get a few fries for herself. However, she was caught on camera! We don’t blame her though, we would’ve done the same exact thing.

9. Caught Hiding Her Secret Stash

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(via @rachellis69)

Don’t you just hate it when someone eats your favorite snacks before you’ve had a chance to enjoy them? It looks like this woman figured out a way to ensure this never happens. She was caught elbows-deep in her secret stash of yummy snacks. Hopefully whoever caught her will keep the little secret in the dark!

10. Caught Eating Cookies on the Floor

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(via @dailyroe)

Babies are so cute that they can basically get away with anything. This cutie pie got his hands into a stash of cookies and decided to go to town. It looks like he emptied the bag straight onto the floor and started eating them. Hopefully the ground was freshly clean! This baby sure does look like he’s enjoying himself.

11. Caught Trying On Mom’s Heels

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(via @laurakperkins)

There comes a moment in every mother’s life where her little girl grows up. This mom was in for a treat when she walked in on her daughter trying on a pair of heels. And while they were just a bit too big for her tiny feet, you can see the absolute joy on her face. Yes, she was caught, but she doesn’t seem mad about it.

12. Caught Eating a Clove of Garlic

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(via @bertlysue)

If you’re a lover of garlic, you can honestly never have too much of it. One line you would never cross, however, is eating it raw. This baby probably had no idea what she was getting herself into when she tried to bite into a garlic clove. You can tell she knows she messed up! Next time, maybe she’ll wait until it’s been properly cooked.

13. Caught Putting on Makeup

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(via @mikeyatencio)

There comes a time where little girls want to copy their moms, and that was definitely the case in this situation! Caught on film, this little lady was looking through her mom’s makeup drawer and making quite the mess. We can only hope she’s taught how to properly blend and to not put on too much eyeliner!

14. Caught Rummaging Through the Cupboard

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(via @master.grayson)

These two look like they get into lots of trouble, and often. Little boys are constantly growing, so it should come as no surprise that they went on the hunt for some sustenance on their own. We’re not exactly sure why they opted for soup in cans because there’s just no way they can figure out how to open it. The look on the cutie in the yellow shirt is priceless!

15. Caught Kissing the Dog

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(via @ladyelliemay)

Oh the things we do behind closed doors. This smooching lady was caught red-handed when she planted a kiss on her dog… or was it the other way around? People who don’t have dogs probably think this is the most disgusting thing ever, but for the rest of us that do have dogs, we know it’s just another day in the life.

16. Caught Eating Donuts

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(via @chick_inn_on_main)

The amount of times little kids get caught for sneaking sugar is astounding! We’ve got to give this little guy props because he went for the best dessert—donuts. Not only does he know what he likes in a sweet, but he double-fisted them, as well. Apparently just one donut wasn’t enough for him, and the look of surprise on his face when he got caught is too cute to handle.

17. Caught Coloring On Herself

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(via @natyfbby)

When you’re little, you’re taught to color in between the lines, but this little girl wasn’t having it. She got her hands on a red marker and went to town on her own body. You can tell from the look on her face that she knows she’s about to be in big trouble. Hopefully she was able to get all the marker off her face!

18. Caught Stealing Chips

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(via @jamie_chef89)

You know when you think you’ve just gotten away with something, just to get caught a second later? This little boy was almost out the door with a few bags of chips when someone caught him in the act. We feel bad for the little guy, he must have been extremely hungry to have grabbed that many chips for his tiny body!

19. Caught Eating Cake With Her Hands

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(via @thequarantinejournal)

One of the best things about birthdays is cake—duh. And when a perfectly good looking piece is waiting at arm’s length, you go for it! This little girl decided to forgo the spoon for some reason and used her hands instead, resulting in a downright adorable picture. We don’t blame her, we would have gone in straight for the kill, too!

20. Caught Eating Batter

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(via @hunter_thomson_18)

One of our favorite parts of baking in the kitchen is trying out new recipes. This little boy couldn’t wait for his creation to be put into the oven and went right in for the batter. The chocolatey goodness looks absolutely delicious, so we aren’t shocked he got it all over himself. We wonder who was on clean-up duty!

21. Caught Stealing Her Food

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(via @kels.ellis)

All of us have stolen someone else’s food at one point or another, it’s just a fact of life. However, most of us are much more stealth than this guy. He thought the girl wasn’t looking, only to be caught on camera! We’re sure they got a lot of good laughs out of this one. In fact, it looks like the two on the right were in on it together!

22. Caught In a Mess

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(via @alimacknz)

While we have absolutely no idea what this little man got into, we can all agree it’s hilarious. We’re not sure if it’s jelly, paint or something else, but whatever it is, is funny. You can tell he knows he got caught doing something bad and he’s just waiting to find out what his punishment is going to be.

23. Caught Eating Chocolate

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(via @happy.healthy.kristina)

What we would do to be this little boy right now! Every day is a good day for chocolate, and this kid had the right mindset. We’re willing to bet the kitchen was left unattended and he decided to take it upon himself and grab a spatula of delicious chocolate batter. And to be honest, he doesn’t even look like he cares that he was caught!

24. Caught Playing With Toilet Paper

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(via @miscellaneousmommy)

What is it with kids making completely unnecessary messes? It looks to us like this little boy was trying to potty train himself. After all, he’s probably still in diapers, so there’s just no way he knew how to properly use toilet paper! But hey, at least he was trying to be a big boy, even if he did make a big mess.

25. Caught Making a Mess of Sprinkles

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(via @lifewithkai)

Is it just us, or do sprinkles not sound appetizing at all? They’re supposed to be used to decorate cakes and whatnot, so we have no idea what this little boy was planning on doing. He probably realized it was a mistake to eat the sprinkles plain when they tasted like gross, manufactured sugar.

26. Caught Taking a Selfie

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(via @keilnelson)

There’s nothing worse than being caught taking a selfie, especially when you think you look really good. This guy looks like he was trying to show off his tropical paradise, only to be caught on the other side of the camera! But hey, it looks like he was truly enjoying his drink and just wanted to let everyone know where he was!

27. Caught Grabbing Ice-Cream

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(via @neilpatbg)

While this isn’t technically a person, we’re gonna let it slide because this furry creature is wearing full-on human clothes. This adorable pup was totally caught red-handed in the freezer reaching for a pint of ice-cream. We can only hope that his human let him have at least a bowl of it!

28. Caught Playing With Tissues

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(via @mydearezra)

This little boy had no idea what he was getting himself into. It seems to us like he started grabbing the tissues one by one, only to be confused when it was a seemingly never-ending process! He honestly looks quite upset about the situation, and we’re willing to bet he was happy to have someone there to witness his frustration.

29. Caught Looking for Snacks

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(via @jantinevanloon)

Why is it that little kids always look so guilty? This munchkin was caught at the scene of the crime, not to mention there was quite a mess! Cookies are strewn about the floor, and we’re pretty sure we see remnants of crumbs on the little cookie monster. The look on his face is absolutely priceless.

30. Caught Grabbing Wine

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(via @alytrucci)

Sir, isn’t it a little young to start drinking wine? This young boy was caught reaching for a bottle of some fine wine. While we have absolutely no idea what he was planning on doing with it, we can’t help but chuckle at the look on his face. He looks like he’s on cloud nine even though he was caught stealing!

31. Caught Coloring On the Door

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(via @13jenniferaguilar)

We’re pretty sure a parent’s worst nightmare is walking in on their children completely destroying something in the house. And the worst part is that it costs a pretty penny to fix up, especially in the case of this door! This little girl took it upon herself to make a masterpiece on the white door with a very blue pen, only to be caught in the act. The smile on her face is hilarious.

32. Caught Taking a Picture With the Flash

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(via @foolmememes)

The people in this photo weren’t technically the ones who were caught red-handed, but it was the person actually taking the photo! What a rookie mistake. When you’re taking pictures of people without them knowing, everyone knows to make sure the flash is on before you take the pic!

33. Caught Eating Cookies In the Cupboard

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(via @matanovic_marija)

The look on this cutie’s face is pure horror. You can tell he knows he messed up from the way he’s staring up at the camera. He probably thought that by partially hiding in a cabinet, that he’d be safe and sound. Somehow, some way, his mom figured out his system and caught him with a cookie in his hand.

34. Caught In a Water Fight

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(via @desireeconnors)

Little kids always seem to be getting into some sort of trouble, they’re just so mischievous. This trio was having some fun in the sun and cooling off in the got summer heat. And what do you do when there’s water around? Splash each other of course! These cuties had no idea they were being watched, we can only help they didn’t get into too much trouble.

35. Caught Stealing Some Pasta

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(via @carla.dimattia)

One of the most fun parts about cooking at home is trying out new ingredients and testing your food. This couple was making a delicious Italian meal, so it’s vital to try out the food. The woman was completely caught red-handed though, as can be seen from her tongue hanging out trying to slurp up a piece of pasta—hilarious!

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