Gentleman robs company that specializes in security cameras

[pesco]

Originally published at: Gentleman robs company that specializes in security cameras | Boing Boing

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[jeddak]

“Gentleman” heheh.

One might argue that ‘gentlemen,’ by definition, don’t engage in illicit activities.

This is one nefarious gentleman. Downright iniquitous, if you ask me!

[gracchus]

“Gentleman” is the standard way BoingBoing styles arch-criminals like this guy. The only thing that supersedes it is “Florida Man”.

[Otherbrother]

@pesco

The thief absconded with $20,000 worth of goods. Unsurprisingly, police quickly apprehended the man who was easily identified on surveillance footage.

I’m not surprised that the thief was identified but I am mildly surprised that it quickly led to an arrest:

The company, of course, reviewed their own equipment and handed over surveillance footage to the Metro Nashville Police. Within hours, officers were able to identify and arrest the suspect seen on the business’ security cameras.

My impression from all the news about package thieves, Mark Rober videos etc was that even when there’s high-quality footage of the thieves the police aren’t especially interested in tracking down and arresting people for property crimes these days. But I guess if the victim is a high-profile business maybe they have more clout with the PD.

[jerwin]

@jeddak

One might argue that ‘gentlemen,’ by definition, don’t engage in illicit activities.

It is good that you think that. The police so often act above their station. Unfortunately, authors, as a class seem to be enamoured of certain insidious and libelous tropes.

Gentleman thief

[Otherbrother]

Don’t forget about Gentleman Pirates!

The Gentleman Pirate

(I’m looking forward to that new show about Bonnet)

[micah]

Hard to say if this event is good press or bad press for Pro Systems.

I mean, if they HADN’T caught the perp on video, it would have been really, really bad press. So I’d chalk this one up as a win.

[Papasan]

A challenge was excepted, and a soldier fell. Brave soul…

[someguy]

High profile business that aligns with the cops interests. Cops like surveillance, but for people to be complicit in the surveillance system, they have to believe they will benefit. If it neither prevents nor punishes criminal behavior, why bother?