A couple expensive cups of coffee (Wizbang)

This isn't so much a "dumb criminal" story as a "smart victim" story, but the crook was still stupid for not changing his routine for at least a few weeks.

This guy lost his wallet on Monday, and discovered it when his credit card company notified him that he had just bought a big-screen TV and other appliances at Target. He went to the store, reviewed the security tapes, and thought the thief looked familiar -- but couldn't place him.

Then on his drive in to work yesterday, he stopped at his regular Dunkin' Donuts. And lo and behold, there was the thief -- another regular at the same shop. He got the guy's plate, and the cops nabbed him.

The first guy's coffee nearly cost him about 2 grand. The second guy's coffee cost him his freedom and, most likely, his job.

This is exactly why I keep my wallet in my front pocket, and periodically tap it to make sure it's still present. Not that I ever have much in it, but just the same...

(Update: "Nearly" added to next to last paragraph. Sorry for the poor phrasing, and thanks to goddessoftheclassroom for pointing out my error...)

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Comments (7)

I certainly hope that the v... (Below threshold)

1. Posted by goddessoftheclassroom | September 1, 2006 6:16 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

goddessoftheclassroom:

I certainly hope that the victim's credit card company doesn't hold him responsible. Many have fraud protection.

Posted on September 1, 2006 06:16

Front pocket? Why don't you... (Below threshold)

2. Posted by LJD | September 1, 2006 7:15 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

LJD:

Front pocket? Why don't you just get a purse, er, I mean Man-bag. LOL

Posted on September 1, 2006 07:15

Heh. I thought I was the o... (Below threshold)

3. Posted by King of Fools | September 1, 2006 7:44 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

King of Fools:

Heh. I thought I was the only one who did the front pocket wallet tap thing.

Posted on September 1, 2006 07:44

King of Fools:Are... (Below threshold)

4. Posted by USMC Pilot | September 1, 2006 8:25 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

USMC Pilot:

Are you sure that's your wallet your tapping?

Posted on September 1, 2006 08:25

Front pocket wallet tapper ... (Below threshold)

5. Posted by jack oneil | September 1, 2006 8:56 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

jack oneil:

Front pocket wallet tapper here too. Always good to check the fly too...

Posted on September 1, 2006 08:56

Another member of the Front... (Below threshold)

6. Posted by Cybrludite | September 1, 2006 12:59 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Cybrludite:

Another member of the Front Pocketed Wallet Leauge. How can the rest of you stand to sit on the dang things?

Posted on September 1, 2006 12:59

Not always the front pocket... (Below threshold)

7. Posted by SCSIwuzzy | September 1, 2006 5:15 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

SCSIwuzzy:

Not always the front pocket, but never the back pocket. Mine is just as often in a shirt or jacket pocket. Don't like sitting on it, and I've seen enough theft (never mine, luckily) working in security to know what not to do. That, and when riding the cycle, I need it handy without having to dismount. ;)

Posted on September 1, 2006 17:15

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