Net Flix Thief

SoWal Insider

Apr 7, '08 · 5:08 PM8231

Brian Krische and his roommate had a lot of their Netflix discs go missing before they received them, and they grew suspicious. So, like any self-respecting and enterprising geeks, they set up a motion-sensing camera pointed at their mailbox. The results? One chubby, shirtless criminal caught red-handed. Yes, it turns out their "white-trash tenants in the first floor" had a penchant for checking their neighbors' mail while out on their daily shirtless stroll, snagging any red envelopes that happened to be there. Once Krische got the evidence in hand, he called up Netflix, who then called the cops. The shirtless bandits ended up with a $750 fine and a trip to the First Offender Program. That'll teach 'em to steal their neighbors' BioDome DVD.
http://gizmodo.com/376751/motion+sensing-camera-catches-netflix-thief-red+handed-shirtless

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Beach Fanatic

Apr 7, '08 · 5:11 PM#2

Brian Krische and his roommate had a lot of their Netflix discs go missing before they received them, and they grew suspicious. So, like any self-respecting and enterprising geeks, they set up a motion-sensing camera pointed at their mailbox. The results? One chubby, shirtless criminal caught red-handed. Yes, it turns out their "white-trash tenants in the first floor" had a penchant for checking their neighbors' mail while out on their daily shirtless stroll, snagging any red envelopes that happened to be there. Once Krische got the evidence in hand, he called up Netflix, who then called the cops. The shirtless bandits ended up with a $750 fine and a trip to the First Offender Program. That'll teach 'em to steal their neighbors' BioDome DVD.
http://gizmodo.com/376751/motion+sensing-camera-catches-netflix-thief-red+handed-shirtless

SoWal Expert

Apr 7, '08 · 5:12 PM#3

What was he doing to seal the envelopes after watching the movies? using duct tape?

SoWal InsiderAuthor

Apr 7, '08 · 5:14 PM#4

What was he doing to seal the envelopes after watching the movies? using duct tape?

I don't think he was sending them back;-) But if he did, duct tape would probably be the adhesive of choice.

SoWal Insider

Apr 7, '08 · 5:15 PM#5

Do I see......man boobs??? :lol:

SoWal InsiderAuthor

Apr 7, '08 · 5:16 PM#6

Do I see......man boobs???

Yes, thank you :floor:

They're moobs:funn:

Meow

Apr 7, '08 · 5:17 PM#7

Yes, thank you They're moobs:funn:

...the guy with Moobs is in the Noob Offender Program!

SoWal InsiderAuthor

Apr 7, '08 · 5:19 PM#8

...the guy with Moobs is in the Noob Offender Program!

:rofl:

SWGB

Apr 7, '08 · 5:20 PM#9

Aleo, you'll get in trouble for posting that pic of elgordoboy.

Bad stalker :whack:

SoWal Insider

Apr 7, '08 · 5:21 PM#10

Aleo, you'll get in trouble for posting that pic of elgordoboy.

Bad stalker

oooooooh, you gonna be in trouble!! :lol:

SoWal InsiderAuthor

Apr 7, '08 · 5:24 PM#11

Aleo, you'll get in trouble for posting that pic of elgordoboy.

Bad stalker

Beach Fanatic

Apr 7, '08 · 5:35 PM#12

Meanwhile, his partner waited with the getaway boat. :lol:

SoWal InsiderAuthor

Apr 7, '08 · 5:37 PM#13

Meanwhile, his partner waited with the getaway boat.

Good one

hmmmm......can't remember

Apr 7, '08 · 5:44 PM#14

Aleo, you'll get in trouble for posting that pic of elgordoboy.

Bad stalker

:angry:

SoWal InsiderAuthor

Apr 7, '08 · 5:48 PM#15

:angry:

Beach Fanatic

Apr 7, '08 · 6:52 PM#16

I had a few go missing after I mailed them from the mailbox at my development. I had to start dropping them off at the post office instead.

margarita brocolia

Apr 7, '08 · 7:44 PM#17

Yes, thank you They're moobs:funn:

...the guy with Moobs is in the Noob Offender Program!

:rofl:

.

SoWal Expert

Apr 7, '08 · 9:50 PM#18

One would think that even the dumb theives would be smart enough to get the movies out of the neighboring mailbox, when he sees the little red flag raised for collection. Then, he could watch the movie, reseal the package, and mail back to Netflix, able to continue watching the movies for the life of the subscription. duh, here's your sign.

SoWal Expert

Apr 7, '08 · 9:54 PM#19

Speaking of dumb thieves, did you guys hear about the guy in Athens GA, who was recently arrested after robbing a busy convenience store? Because the store was busy, the thief decided to ask for a job application which he began to complete, using his own name, his uncle's phone number, but a bogus address. He robbed the store and Athens/Clarke Police tracked him down and arrested him.

SoWal InsiderAuthor

Apr 7, '08 · 9:55 PM#20

One would think that even the dumb theives would be smart enough to get the movies out of the neighboring mailbox, when he sees the little red flag raised for collection. Then, he could watch the movie, reseal the package, and mail back to Netflix, able to continue watching the movies for the life of the subscription. duh, here's your sign.

No. Here's his sign