It was a battle of Good versus Evil this morning at 7th and Montana as the Notorious Neighborhood Newspaper Thief -- known for stealing copies of the Los Angeles and New York Times when he things no one is looking -- was stopped dead in his tracks. The fun began when the Thief, as usual, began casing the joint. He walked in the front door at approximately 8:12 a.m., saw me standing at the end of the line, and tried unsuccessfully to maneuver his way around me to get to the newspaper display. I cleared my throat loudly, whipped out my Spycam and pointed it right at him. "Smile!," I said. He ducked out of camera range and ran out the door faster than you can say 'mug shot.' Was it something I said ...?!?
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That right there says he knows he's in the wrong. (Hugs)Indigo
Can you not post his picture on the news stand,with a comment stating: These newspapers are "NOT FREE" & Crime doesn't Pay.
Think 1st before you exist out the door.
This just might stop him dead in his tracks.
Hi Anonymous --
A couple of years ago, we actually turned his photo into a "Wanted: Dead or Alive for Newspaper Theft" poster, taped it to the newspaper stand, and plastered it all over his 'escape vehicle' (a bike). That didn't stop him, though it did keep him away for a few weeks and explains why he now heads for the hills every time he sees the Spycam.
Best,
Marty
Looks like he still got the paper though :o)
Some time you just wonder what makes people tick. Thats an old saying, you may be too young. lol
When you said to him, "Smile!"...I smiled--grin!
.."You're on Candid Camera..."
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