Two are charged with shoplifting of Blu-ray discs from Sears - Blu-ray Forum

Tekman · 01-31-2008, 06:56 PM

BURLINGTON — If anyone is going to steal items and plan their getaway, maybe they should do it with a vehicle with a full gas tank — at least that was the lesson learned by a man and woman Tuesday, as their failure to do so led to their arrests.

Burlington Police, with the help of Wilmington and State Police, arrested Jamie Gallagher, 27, of Brighton, and Michael Leone, 26, of Billerica, around noon Tuesday after they had stopped at a self-service gas station in Wilmington to fill up.

The arrest took place not far from the Reading line.

The two are charged with shoplifting in connection with the theft of Blu-Ray discs from Sears at the Burlington Mall, according to Burlington Detective Anne Marie Browne, who played a role in the arrests.

Browne said she learned of the theft while in the area, investigating another case.

"I was working on another case and I just happened to be there," said Browne, in a telephone interview Tuesday. "Basically, I just overheard the transmission (of the incident over the police radio), and I notified other units."

Browne, in an unmarked vehicle, said she then followed the car as it headed onto Route 128 North, and then onto Route 93 North to Wilmington.

The suspects, Browne said, were unaware they were being followed by the detective. She said she was not "in pursuit" of the car, but just kept it within "approach" range while other units were notified.

"I just kept them in sight so someone else could make the stop," Browne said. "There were two people in the car. It would not have been a smart decision if I attempted to make the stop alone."

State and Wilmington Police arrived at the gas station as the suspects pulled in, Browne said.

Also investigating from Burlington were Patrolman David Outerbridge, who transported the pair back to town, and Sgt. Robert Downer

http://www.woburnonline.com/frontpag...8/13008-3.html

Xerious · 01-31-2008, 06:59 PM

uh... hopefully it was for more than just ONE BD... kinda overkill...

statikcat · 01-31-2008, 07:01 PM

Which ones

reiella · 01-31-2008, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by statikcat

Which ones

2 copies of Blades of Glory.

Salinger · 01-31-2008, 07:19 PM

I'm impressed the reporter got the phrase "Blu-ray discs" right; and that they were that specific at all.

blu-backer · 01-31-2008, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by statikcat

Which ones

Maybe they found unsold copies of Shooter?

atomik kinder · 01-31-2008, 07:34 PM

Okay, confess..... Who was it?

I guess we will just have to figure out who by who hasn't been posting lately, since they are probably in jail.

supersix4 · 01-31-2008, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by reiella

2 copies of Blades of Glory.

psh at like 300+ a disk via ebay no wonder they tried

whoelse · 01-31-2008, 07:37 PM

At least they stole the right format

PossumPete · 01-31-2008, 07:39 PM

I used to go to that Burlington Mall growing up all the time (it's in Massachusetts for anyone unfamiliar with Woburn, Reading, etc.). Sounds like Sears got a little more sophisticated with its shoplifting surveilance

MATTYBLU2 · 01-31-2008, 07:41 PM

wow, thats not too far from where i am. i did not hear this story in the news. wow caught stealing blu's well atleast they got caught and no harm came to anyone. wondering if i can get the blu's from the evidence room

MATTYBLU2 · 01-31-2008, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PossumPete

I used to go to that Burlington Mall growing up all the time (it's in Massachusetts for anyone unfamiliar with Woburn, Reading, etc.). Sounds like Sears got a little more sophisticated with its shoplifting surveilance

i see your a providence fan... are you a bruins fan as well?

jw · 01-31-2008, 07:44 PM

lol,looks like another ebayer out of business

sssick · 01-31-2008, 07:56 PM

I read it was the new Justin Timberlake Blu-ray.

Goodguy818 · 01-31-2008, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sssick

I read it was the new Justin Timberlake Blu-ray.

isnt that exclusive to Best Buy?

Davan · 01-31-2008, 07:59 PM

Lol I started reading it and was looking at the town names and was like wow thats my state. I am not really suprised by the stupidity of the duo going to fill up while making a getaway for some reason. M*******s of the world unite!

PossumPete · 01-31-2008, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MATTYBLU2

i see your a providence fan... are you a bruins fan as well?

Big time! Tim Thomas is my wallpaper. He had a great game on Tuesday! Too bad they'll play just bad enough to miss the playoffs.

Pats will be 19-0 by Monday!

JadedRaverLA · 01-31-2008, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atomik kinder

Okay, confess..... Who was it?

I guess we will just have to figure out who by who hasn't been posting lately, since they are probably in jail.

In completely unrelated news, I'm raising money for bail, so if anyone wants to chip in...

j/k.

It does make you wonder though. Did they steal their player also at some point? It doesn't make a lot of sense to shell out all the money for a player if you can't afford discs.

JJ · 01-31-2008, 08:11 PM

Somebody Post My Bail!!!!

JJ · 01-31-2008, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JadedRaverLA

In completely unrelated news, I'm raising money for bail, so if anyone wants to chip in...

j/k.

It does make you wonder though. Did they steal their player also at some point? It doesn't make a lot of sense to shell out all the money for a player if you can't afford discs.

You got me before I could post.

01-31-2008, 06:56 PM	#1
Tekman Active Member Member since:Apr 2007	Two are charged with shoplifting of Blu-ray discs from Sears BURLINGTON — If anyone is going to steal items and plan their getaway, maybe they should do it with a vehicle with a full gas tank — at least that was the lesson learned by a man and woman Tuesday, as their failure to do so led to their arrests. Burlington Police, with the help of Wilmington and State Police, arrested Jamie Gallagher, 27, of Brighton, and Michael Leone, 26, of Billerica, around noon Tuesday after they had stopped at a self-service gas station in Wilmington to fill up. The arrest took place not far from the Reading line. The two are charged with shoplifting in connection with the theft of Blu-Ray discs from Sears at the Burlington Mall, according to Burlington Detective Anne Marie Browne, who played a role in the arrests. Browne said she learned of the theft while in the area, investigating another case. "I was working on another case and I just happened to be there," said Browne, in a telephone interview Tuesday. "Basically, I just overheard the transmission (of the incident over the police radio), and I notified other units." Browne, in an unmarked vehicle, said she then followed the car as it headed onto Route 128 North, and then onto Route 93 North to Wilmington. The suspects, Browne said, were unaware they were being followed by the detective. She said she was not "in pursuit" of the car, but just kept it within "approach" range while other units were notified. "I just kept them in sight so someone else could make the stop," Browne said. "There were two people in the car. It would not have been a smart decision if I attempted to make the stop alone." State and Wilmington Police arrived at the gas station as the suspects pulled in, Browne said. Also investigating from Burlington were Patrolman David Outerbridge, who transported the pair back to town, and Sgt. Robert Downer http://www.woburnonline.com/frontpag...8/13008-3.html

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01-31-2008, 06:59 PM	#2
Xerious Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Washington, DC Blu-ray collection:238 Blu-ray reviews:4	uh... hopefully it was for more than just ONE BD... kinda overkill...

01-31-2008, 07:01 PM	#3
statikcat Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Washington, DC Blu-ray collection:67	Which ones

01-31-2008, 07:19 PM	#5
Salinger Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Toronto, ON	I'm impressed the reporter got the phrase "Blu-ray discs" right; and that they were that specific at all.

01-31-2008, 07:34 PM	#7
atomik kinder Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Omaha NE 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	Okay, confess..... Who was it? I guess we will just have to figure out who by who hasn't been posting lately, since they are probably in jail.

01-31-2008, 07:37 PM	#9
whoelse Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:England	At least they stole the right format

01-31-2008, 07:39 PM	#10
PossumPete Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Northeast NC 4K collection:523 Blu-ray collection:2669 MA collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	I used to go to that Burlington Mall growing up all the time (it's in Massachusetts for anyone unfamiliar with Woburn, Reading, etc.). Sounds like Sears got a little more sophisticated with its shoplifting surveilance

01-31-2008, 07:41 PM	#11
MATTYBLU2 Banned Member since:Sep 2007 Location:NH Blu-ray collection:60 Trading Score:21	wow, thats not too far from where i am. i did not hear this story in the news. wow caught stealing blu's well atleast they got caught and no harm came to anyone. wondering if i can get the blu's from the evidence room

01-31-2008, 07:44 PM	#13
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	lol,looks like another ebayer out of business

01-31-2008, 07:56 PM	#14
sssick Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008	I read it was the new Justin Timberlake Blu-ray.

01-31-2008, 07:59 PM	#16
Davan Member Member since:Sep 2007 Blu-ray collection:411	Lol I started reading it and was looking at the town names and was like wow thats my state. I am not really suprised by the stupidity of the duo going to fill up while making a getaway for some reason. M*******s of the world unite!

01-31-2008, 08:11 PM	#19
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