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Teens Copy 'Grand Theft Auto' in Crime Spree

PlusTeens Copy 'Grand Theft Auto' in Crime SpreeTeens Copy 'Grand Theft Auto' in Crime SpreeThe Associated PressOfficials in Long Island, New York say six teens admitted that they went on a crime spree inspired by the violent video game "Grand Theft Auto." The teens have been charged with robbery among other charges. (June 27)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] [Notes:show teens in hancuffs]GRAND THEFT AUTO ISN'T JUST A VIDEO GAME ANYMOREPOLICE SAY THAT FOR SIX LONG ISLAND TEENS IT WAS INSPIRATION FOR A VIOLENT CRIME SPREE. POLICE SAY THE TEENS ADMITTED THEY WERE COPYING A CHARACTER IN THE VIDEO GAME."I think it's a disgrace. I think it should be taken off the market. It encourages children to do these types of things." [Notes:Det. Lt. Ray Cote/Nassau County Police Department]"They were bored. They simply stated that they needed something to do."POLICE SAY THREE TEENS BEAT AND MUGGED A MAN IN THE PARKING LOT OF A SHOPPING CENTER, KNOCKING OUT SEVERAL OF HIS TEETH JUST TO STEAL MONEY FROM HIS WALLET.THEN, POLICE SAY, THE TEENS MOVED ON TO A LOCAL TRAIN STATION WHERE THEY TARGETED A GROUP OF YOUNG MEN. THEIR TARGETS TURNED OUT TO BE THEIR CLASSMATES. THREE OF THE WOULD-BE VICTIMS ALLEGEDLY JOINED IN THE CRIME SPREE - SWELLING THE GROUP TO SIX. [Notes:erin thomas, commuter]"it's hard to believe. Pretty scary. I don't know what I would do."POLICE SAY THIS LARGER GROUP OF TEENS ARMED THEMSELVES WITH A BAT, A CROWBAR AND A BROOMSTICK TO HIJACK A CAR. CREATING A HUMAN ROADBLOCK, THEY STOPPED A WOMAN DRIVING A BLACK BMW. THE TEENS STOLE HER CIGARETTES BEFORE SHE GOT AWAY. A FEW MINUTES LATER, POLICE SAY THEY SMASHED A PASSING VAN WITH THE BAT.BOTH DRIVERS CALLED 9-1-1 AND POLICE ARRESTED THE TEENS WITHIN MINUTES. TWO MEMBERS OF THE GROUP ARE JUVENILES, BUT THEY'VE ALL BEEN CHARGED AS ADULTS --WITH FIRST-DEGREE ROBBERY. ONE TEEN GOT AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE OF CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY. ___ ___, The Associated Press.(****END****) (ANCHOR VOICE: DKepley-------------------------VIDEO PRODUCER: NHawkins---------------------- -------VIDEO SOURCE: WABC (includes video of 'Grand Theft Auto' from WABC - courtesied separately)------------------- ------VIDEO APPROVAL: PVanFleet--------------------- --------VIDEO RESTRICTIONS: N/A--------------------------- ------SCRIPT/WIRE SOURCE: WABC/------------------------- ----------)

Channel: News & Politics
Uploaded: June 27, 2008 at 5:37 pm
Author: AssociatedPress

Length: 01:23
Rating: 2.48
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Tags: 'grand auto auto' copy crime grand spree teens theft

Video Comments

TruMalu4Life (August 27, 2008 at 3:35 pm)

yea bitch i gotta problem with u punk ass ...nobody tryin to copy yall faggots...cus what ur boyz did was stupid...and on top of that u gonna blame the highest selling game...think bout it...ten years from now when ya boys tryin to getta job..ppl gonna look at their criminal record nd say 'hey he's the dumbass who robbed ppl and blamed it on that stupid game..."...as for u hargy911...kill that shyt that u talkin...i dont kno u....but i know nhp like the back of my hand..oh yea 718 runs all ya.

hargy911 (August 27, 2008 at 2:27 am)

yeah u got problemwtf i dont c u doin any thin like this mother fucker callin us punks

OZZYWYLDE666 (August 26, 2008 at 5:52 pm)

ha ha ha lulz

TruMalu4Life (August 23, 2008 at 5:46 pm)

ayo hargy....u go to nhp memorial like them otha punks

DarkKn1ght (August 22, 2008 at 4:53 pm)

Thats what happens when you let retards that were dropped when they were a baby and have mental disabilities play GTA.To be honest, anyone can play GTA and not be pushed to do crimes. GTA is just for enjoyment. Video games in general are just to be played for enjoyment.OH HAI GAIZ! I PLAYED MARIO AND LIEK... NAO I WAN 2 STOMP ON PPLZ HEDS!Stupid bullshit media.

aloyziskee (August 22, 2008 at 6:22 am)

these Teens make us GTA players look like Criminals And they are a Disgrace to GTA players Worldwide

Jhazmon (August 21, 2008 at 11:06 pm)

That's why I hate shitheads like these teens. They think they can just do anything just because they could get away from it in a videogame. That's why games like GTA get such horrible reputation to non-gamers. Plus I hate the media in the same aspect, they make one retarded instance means all gamers are like this and the end of the world is coming because of it.

lekft (August 20, 2008 at 7:53 pm)

DUMBASSes!!!!!!

Southparkdude987 (August 19, 2008 at 10:27 pm)

2 WORDS BULL AND SHIT

squishfaceofsaryrn (August 19, 2008 at 3:44 am)

playing dig dug makes me want to.... DIG!