Sounds like a typical polish thief alright.
A Polish thief named Kosma was bailed out of jail by his friend Borys.
"I can't believe they identified me in the lineup," Kosma said, "I wore the stockings to hide my identity, just like you told me to."
Borys looked at Kosma in disbelief. "Did you happen to wear the stockings . . . on your legs?"
"Yes! Under my pants."
"Idiot. You're supposed to wear them over your pants."