PlayStation thieves located through GPS

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July 23rd, 2007, 20:17
wraggster

PlayStation thieves located through GPS

via joystiq

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A $1 million AUD (approx. US $880,000) heist of PlayStation 2 consoles in Australia was foiled by the power of GPS. According to the Sidney Morning Herald, a truck fitted with a GPS tracking device and containing 4,704 PS2s was stolen. Police used the tracking device (and magic -- no, not really) to locate the stolen truck and consoles.

Four men have been charged for the theft. Let that be a lesson to you would-be robbers and delinquents: leave it to the pros.
July 23rd, 2007, 20:46
Shrygue

4,704 units - that's many Playstation 2 consoles. Just as well those thieves were caught. A lot of money would have gone down the drain otherwise.
July 23rd, 2007, 21:15
Prasoc

haha sucks to be them
July 23rd, 2007, 21:19
cswallstreet

God what idiots didnt they notice GPS in the truck
July 23rd, 2007, 22:39
Homerun

They are idiots >_>
July 23rd, 2007, 22:51
goliath182

LOL, oh yeah its spelt Sydney
July 24th, 2007, 00:25
Elmarco

Woah?! GPS can help cops find stolen goods? Great! Now, if i could just use it to help me find the supermarket....
July 24th, 2007, 00:32
eboy

people still buy PS2's???
July 24th, 2007, 00:55
opiate81

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Originally Posted by eboy

people still buy PS2's???

No they just steal them now... well try to anyway
July 24th, 2007, 01:06
DKing

Quote:

Originally Posted by cswallstreet

God what idiots didnt they notice GPS in the truck

I'm sure it's something similar to a LoJack. You don't actually see the unit so just how would they know?

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