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Cops: Burglar logs into MySpace on store computer

published about 21 hours ago
A burglar who spent about five hours on a store's computer after breaking into the business gave police all the clues they needed to track him down. Investigators said the 17-year-old logged into his MySpace account while at Bella Office Furniture and that made it easy for them to find him. He also spent time looking at pornography and trying to sell stolen items, all while using the business' computer.

Drive a Porsche? Up your status with a phone (Reuters)

published 2 days ago
Reuters - As if a Porsche isn't enough of a status symbol, the German luxury sports car company's subsidiary, Porsche Design, is marketing a mobile phone that's exclusive to Porsche owners.

Thief replaces stolen car wheels with worn tires (AP)

published 2 days ago
AP - Police said a central Pennsylvania thief who stole the wheels off a car was nice enough to replace them — albeit with worn tires. Police in Lancaster said the thief broke a car window overnight Sunday and stole the car's stereo and GPS unit along with the wheels. The thief took the time to replace the pilfered rims with other wheels and four worn tires.

Man arrested after firing shotgun at his own fence (AP)

published 2 days ago
AP - A 41-year-old man faces felony charges after firing a shotgun at the fence around his home to "blow off steam" after an argument with his wife. Mandeville police spokesman Eric Gulino said officers were called to the home Sunday after neighbors reported hearing gunshots from the property.

Drunk teacher allegedly bites man's ear in attack (AP)

published 2 days ago
AP - A middle school teacher was accused of biting off part of a man's ear during a confrontation at a St. Paul diner. Prosecutors said the 30-year-old woman was drunk when she attacked the man at the Uptowner about 4 a.m. Sunday. A criminal complaint said the 33-year-old man was eating with friends when one made a comment about one of the women with the suspect.
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