Posted on Wed, Mar 9, 2011 : 9:46 a.m.
Man reports laptop computer stolen at Espresso Royale in Ann Arbor
By Lee Higgins
A man reported his laptop computer was stolen Monday afternoon while he was taking a restroom break at Espresso Royale at 324 South State Street, Ann Arbor police said.
He left the $1,200 computer on a table at 10:15 p.m. Monday and returned after 5 minutes to find it missing, police spokeswoman Lt. Renee Bush said.
The 26-year-old Ann Arbor man did not report the theft until 1:40 p.m. Tuesday, Bush said.
Anyone with information can call the police department's tip line at (734) 794-6939.
Comments
rinmem10
Thu, Mar 10, 2011 : 10:49 a.m.
Seriously, what did he think was gonna happen?
Ricebrnr
Thu, Mar 10, 2011 : 12:22 a.m.
And here I thought blaming crime victims, justly deserved or not, was actually one of the enumerated no-no's... And I've waited all day for he mods to actually justly do their jobs. Guess when they agree it's just as when they don't agree with a post, the rules don't matter.
Wolf's Bane
Wed, Mar 9, 2011 : 7:01 p.m.
Taking a restroom break ? Well, next time take your laptop with you?
grye
Wed, Mar 9, 2011 : 5 p.m.
Didn't report the theft for 3.5 hours? Did he think the laptop would return after the thief used it? Or did the laptop need a break from being used, developed legs, and walked away? Might as well have left $1200 on the table and hoped it would be there when he returned. Quoting John Wayne: Life's tough. It's tougher when you're stupid.
Jack
Tue, Mar 29, 2011 : 12:53 a.m.
No. This person waited FIFTEEN HOURS and TWENTY MINUTES to report the "theft." What? Did he think he could get it back using PRAYER?
grye
Wed, Mar 9, 2011 : 7:40 p.m.
My bad. Didn't look at the dates, only the times. Slight oversight, not stupidity.
David Battey
Wed, Mar 9, 2011 : 6:25 p.m.
Actually, the story says he didn't report the theft for 15 1/2 hours. P. S.: John Wayne feels sorry for you. (sorry, couldn't resist!)
RJA
Wed, Mar 9, 2011 : 4:28 p.m.
A little late in reporting the theft. I think I would have asked a waitress to just keep an eye on it for a few minutes. If computers are stolen in locked homes, what makes this person think it is safe on a public store? People are desperate!
LBH
Wed, Mar 9, 2011 : 4:25 p.m.
In a perfect world people would leave other people's stuff alone, but as we are not in a perfect world you would be advised not to leave valuables unattended. That goes for purses, cell phones, iPods, etc. Sorry this guy found it out the hard way. I would hate to lose my laptop!