Digital Solecism

Alright, making this short and sweet, although I’m sure a lot of you have already heard it.

This story is a testament to the power of the internet, and online forums and blogging in general.

• New member regretfully posts that his car has been stolen by someone with a fake ID that took a permanent test drive. Describes vehicle and thief.
• Thief encounters another forum member at Chinook mall, member recognizes stolen vehicle as described in this post. Snaps pictures, posts on beyond. Even in a city of 1 million people, thief is spotted within hours due to internet exposure
• Thief is found on facebook using said pictures, recognized by multiple members
• Full name, address, and workplace is found via facebook
• Multiple forum members drive to known address at 2:30am, car is parked outside. Dude peeks out the window, sees posse, gets scared.
• Car disappears at some point.
• Another member drives by later, finds car. Boxes car in, calls cops, calls rightful owner
• Hilarity ensues
• Cops show up 2 hours later, pictures and youtube video posted of stolen car, and Dr. Claw the fail car thief getting arrested
• Car is now safe at home, back up for sale, with a new test drive policy. Bonus: Thief leaves $22 in change, and a shitty wanksta hat.

All I have to say is.. pretty freakin’ cool! In one day’s time they recovered a stolen car, still in great condition, and arrested the twirp who stole it. Gogo gadget internet-friends!

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