CRIME WAVE
Be on the lookout for someone trying to fence some stolen rocks.
(Thanks to Julie Davis and George Viconovic)
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July 20, 2004
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And when the thief is caught, he'll be sent to (you guessed it) 'The Rock'.
Posted by: Tetsu | July 20, 2004 at 08:20 AM
"Authorities said they do not think the two cases are connected and are having a hard time solving both cases."
Two cases of rock theft, two months apart, in the same North Carolina town - and they don't think they're connected. Maybe some outside investigators should look for the rocks in the "authorities"' heads!
(And thank God for another topic, finally!)
Posted by: Blue Meanie | July 20, 2004 at 08:26 AM
How do you *not* notice someone carrying off your 4,000 pound rock?
Posted by: RPD | July 20, 2004 at 08:32 AM
"The two-ton rock had sat beside the busy intersection for 38 years."
Yes, RPD, and from a "busy intersection"?
Posted by: MOTW | July 20, 2004 at 08:34 AM
Why can't they solve the 4000 lb rock theft? Where do you conceal a 2 ton rock? What sort of getaway vehicle did they use? How did they lift it onto the vehicle? Has someone in town opened a new quarry recently? I think this police force are the Keystone Kops.
Posted by: Peri | July 20, 2004 at 08:35 AM
Obviously we need a massive government program to etch serial numbers into all landscaping rocks nationwide for cross-referencing in a computerized database. ("#264578SD -- pinkish with white flecks, 250 pounds, flat on two sides.")
You might argue that someone might chip the serial number off, rendering the system useless. But mere practical matters never stopped the bureaucrats before.
Posted by: John | July 20, 2004 at 08:37 AM
"The police are having a hard time..." Yes, between a rock and a hard place I would say.
Posted by: stash | July 20, 2004 at 08:38 AM
Damn - now I'm going to have to bring my 4,000 lb rocks at night to keep them safe....
Just when you thought you could leave them overnight for 38 years or so...
Bastards...
Posted by: Higgy | July 20, 2004 at 08:57 AM
Are there any missing giant pices of paper or giant scissors?
Posted by: Flukey | July 20, 2004 at 09:07 AM
Prime suspects
Posted by: Mahatma Kane Jeeves | July 20, 2004 at 09:13 AM
Maybe, just maybe, the rocks left on their own, what with all that pollution at a busy intersection and all. consider that maybe?
Posted by: queensbee | July 20, 2004 at 09:24 AM
i'd say the investigators have hit rock bottom...
*ducks stones*
Posted by: Bangi_G | July 20, 2004 at 10:22 AM
I've gotten sentimentally attached to things, but a rock?
Posted by: jamester | July 20, 2004 at 12:57 PM
Personally, I think this guy is the prime suspect.
Posted by: Jeff Meyerson | July 20, 2004 at 04:26 PM
What? No "before" pic to go with the "after" shot?
How the hell are we gonna know what the rock LOOKS like? Does it have any identifiable markings or anything?
Posted by: Trystan Shout | July 20, 2004 at 04:34 PM