Lack of Intelligence Theft
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 • Filed under Theft • Comment
Thanks to the increasing accessibility and widespread use of computer, identity and intelligence theft have become more rampant and more common. It’s too bad this guy didn’t try to steal some intelligence for himself.
Someone who was already in jail on an unrelated charge got an extra charge of theft for trying to steal one of the jail’s computers, according to the AP.
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A Bum Bums a Ride to Court
Wednesday, June 10th, 2009 • Filed under Cars, Theft • 3 Comments
What’s the worst way to get to court for your theft charge?
A. Arrive on time but without pants
B. Show up in your only clean shirt that reads “Up yours, Judge”
C. In a car that you just carjacked for your carjacking trial
A man took a car at gunpoint to get to court for her car theft trial, according to the Gwinnett Daily Post.
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A Real Shocker
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009 • Filed under Theft • 1 Comment
Ever heard the saying if you play with fire, then you’re going to get burned? We didn’t think so.
A man caught trying to steal electricity was (wait for it) shocked, according to 4029tv.com.
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A Trolley Folly
Monday, May 18th, 2009 • Filed under Theft • Comment
Always know your surroundings. It’s important to know where you are at all times and whether or not you were wearing pants when you left your point of origin.
One thief thankfully remembered to wear his pants but forgot he was pushing his stolen goods in front of police who were looking for him, according to Adeladie Now.
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Not So Bright
Tuesday, May 12th, 2009 • Filed under Cars, Theft • 2 Comments
Why do so many people who break the law feel the need to continue to push that line even further than they already have? It’s a wonder if they can even walk a straight line in the first place.
One person who stole a car got caught because he flashed his brights at a cop car, according to The Detroit Free Press.
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Either Way, He’s a Loser
Friday, May 8th, 2009 • Filed under Theft • 2 Comments
There are lots of winners in life. This isn’t one of them.
An accused liquor thief left behind a fully filled-out raffle ticket at the scene of the crime, according to the AP.
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An Unflattering Cell Portrait
Thursday, May 7th, 2009 • Filed under Cars, Theft • 1 Comment
Cell phones have done some great things in their time. They help us communicate with each other all over the globe. They allow us to access information at the touch of a button. They lead police to the identity of car thieves.
One car thief left his cell phone in a stolen car that he wrecked that contained several pictures of himself, according to the Houston Chronicle.
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Return to Stupid
Wednesday, May 6th, 2009 • Filed under Forgery, Fraud, Theft • Comment
It’s amazing we still have mail in this day and age of rampant technology and lightning fast communication. It’s still a necessary and vital part of all societies. For instance, it helps weed out the morons and we’re not just talking about the people who work for the Postal Service.
A man who stole some cell phones got caught when he used an FBI office address on the mailing address, according to the AP.
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