Police use Miis to solve Wii theft

via Computer and Video Games


West Yorkshire police have figured out an ingenious way to track down the owners of stolen Wiis; by using the console's Miis.

When a Wii was stolen by a 32-year-old man arrested earlier this month, the Northern (to us, anyway) coppers used the console's 16 Miis to call out for the poor original owner, who's left with only a Wii-shaped dust hole on their carpet.

16 Miis are stored on the system, say police, with names including Seb, Pheebes, Nicks and Evie. Sounds like it might've belonged to Pokemon trainer Gary.

"The Nintendo Wii looks new and is thought to have been stolen before January 1," said Officer Neil Johnson in a statement, possibly after eating a plate of Northern favourite chips 'n gravy.

"It may have been a Christmas present. If anyone has devised these characters listed and the Wii has gone missing, then please contact us urgently."

Police have the console's ID number and are calling for anyone who can claim the Wii to phone them.

The moral of this story then is clearly that if you're going to nick a Wii, delete the bloody Miis before you try and sell it down the pub.