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Washington teenager Colton Harris-Moore is living out a game of real-life Grand Theft Auto. Since his escape from a halfway house in 2007, the 18 year-old is suspected in about 50 burglary cases committed in a small island community outside of Seattle. His M.O. is to break into unoccupied houses, have a nap, steal some stuff and disappear into the woods. That's pretty small-time, sure, but recently, Harris-Moore has taken to stealing airplanes and boats.
The ne're-do-well boosts small planes from local airport hangars, joy-flies them for a bit, and crashes them into the woods. He has no flight training or experience. So far he's stolen three airplanes and commandeered two boats. Not bad for such a young guy! The picture to illustrate this story was reportedly taken by Colton with a stolen digital camera cops eventually found. How pimp is that?
Local police are at loose ends to deal with the guy: His crimes are apparently not serious enough to call for a massive manhunt and Harris-Moore seems very good at running and hiding, so he has thus far eluded 5-O. I'm guessing his wanted level in GTA is at about 3 stars, but heading rapidly towards 4. No one knows where he hides, but his mother believes he linked up with a group of other people who live in secret safe-houses with high-tech surveillance systems. I'm sure each safehouse features a save-point and a weapons cache.
Speaking of his mums, Pam Kohler, Harris-Moore's mother, told a reporter the following when asked about his son's plane-stealing habits: "I hope to hell he stole those airplanes — I would be so proud... But put in there that I want him to wear a parachute next time."
While glamorizing crime is pretty dumb and you should never, ever break the law, ever, it's hard not to pull for Harris -- as far as I know, he hasn't hurt anyone, and who doesn't daydream about the freedom that would come from living as a total outlaw? Local authorities are not amused, however. Island County Sheriff Mark Brown said, "He is an adult felon! I will not have him made into some kind of folk hero."
In spite of Sheriff Brown's wishes, Colton has become a folk hero. A facebook group highlights his outlaw antics, and locals even sell T-shirts emblazoned with his face and the legend "Momma Tried."
What do you think: Is Harris a hero or a jackass who got lucky?
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kwfang
i hope this douche doesnt ruin games like gta series because last time someone pulled stuff like this they blamed games like gta
game9294
wen he gets caught hes gonna b like its not my fault the game made me do it
adam800
you all are absolutely stupid. NO WHERE does it say in the article that he has played GTA before. its just comparing his antics to the game. learn how to read and think before you make stupid accusations.
Lakeling
well first of all why does everyone think video games cause violence, the people that play the games and that are stupid enough to attempt anything on the game is the violent one and i think this guy is a hero i mean who else could do that and not get caught
achillez77
An amusing anecdote, reminiscent of a video game. It happened, no one's been seriously hurt, might as well laugh
hamonrye
"While glamorizing crime is pretty dumb and you should never, ever break the law, ever, it's hard not to pull for Harris -- as far as I know, he hasn't hurt anyone, and who doesn't daydream about the freedom that would come from living as a total outlaw?"
You're right about one thing, glamorizing crime is pretty dumb. Glamorizing it while creating a non-existent link to an already controversial video game goes beyond dumb into the realm of irresponsibility. This is exactly the kind of sensationalistic press the gaming industry has been up against for years.
What if, instead of planes and boats he stole your car and took it for a joyride? Would you still say it's hard not to root for him since he didn't technically hurt anyone when he sent your car into a lake? What if it was your house he broke into. Would you shrug off the invasion of your privacy? The theft of your property? The sense of violation that accompanies a break in?
Grow up, G4, and stop validating this jackass.
AgentEpitaph
This kid is a straight punk and an idiot. For starters, who the hell takes a FREAKING NAP in a house they just broke into? That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard of. This kid is so far extraordinarily lucky that he hasn't been SHOT IN HIS FACE.
And if that wasn't bad enough, he jacks people's boats and airplanes??? WTF IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE. This isn't cool. Jacking a plane is not only retarded it's also one of the most dangerous things you can do, especially when you have no flight training to speak of.
Ever hear of a little thing called "air traffic?" It's simple really. Air traffic means that A WHOLE BUNCH OF AIRPLANES WITH PREDETERMINED ROUTES HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY AND EXPECT THE SKIES TO BE FREE AND CLEAR OF JERKS WITH NO EXPERIENCE BEHIND THE CONTROLS.
I am amazed that this kid hasn't killed anybody and hasn't been murdered himself. Oh, if only...
RadicalEdwardBK
Well~ It's cool, as long as he ain't killin' people, but why would you even bother doin' that~? Do you WANT to be Bubba's bitch in jail, pretty boy~?
BryanHelp
He's writing what you ppl wanna hear and now you are threatened about the backlash becuz you know the real truth that BAD games influence you...? haha, Hypocrites, the lot of you. =O
mroblivious1bmf
Stephen Johnson SHOULD BE FIRED ON THE SPOT.
treating a criminal like a celebrity.
wtf is wrong with you.
bobdude11
Let's just say this:
For whatever reason he is dong this, he is a jackass and a felon. He is a criminal anyway you slice it and just because he has not physically hurt anyone, think of the emotinal and financial damage he is doing to these people.
As far as the planes, do you realize that a SMALL airplane can cost in the six digit range? So the insurancce company pays for the planes, yes and WE pay for his stupiditiy in the increased premiums for all vehicles. One stupid kid is taking money out of my pocket, so he is stealing from me.
and let me say this:
In Texas, if someone catches him stealing from their house, they can shoot him - dead. Small price to pay to play a real life GTA, yes? but in the game you can get killed too - only thing is, out here in the real world, you don't respawn.
I hope they catch him and he sees some jail time around 50 years - that should slow him down a bit.
Besides, he might make a nice girlfriend for someone.
Adam_Sessbot
With his rapidly growing folk status, I hope that he doesn't get caught and some how fades away. Because when he is caught, he will probably be a douche, and thus destroy the folk story that is developing.
Chunky_2336
@ Stich_face christans find the NEW MW2 trailer to be too soon after 9/11 >.< freaking christians!! LEave Video games ALONE!!!
SolidGump
how this kid has not been caught by the authorities is beyond question and hopefully his case wont b used to ban games even more that is being tried today
Stich_Face
Damn this might hurt CodMw2 release if it gets serious, you gotta think linking it to a video game this is going to hurt the industry, can't you say he is doing it becouse he has a screw loose or something?
turdismiller
i've declared open season on thieves since my laptop was stolen earlier this summer. shoot the dip[poop] in the face and be done with it.
Silky08
He should consider going to mexico about now...
xVxNICKxVx
Yeah, I live on Camano Island (where Colton has been found lurking for quite some time) and my dad has gotten ripped off by Colton. My dad never locked his truck and Colton got in and stole his phone, wallet and $350 digital camera. So, Colton only spent like $5 cash, texted a few random people and took one photo with that camera; the picture posted up at the top. The cops found the stuff he stole and all of it was just fine except THEY busted my dad's camera to get to the memory card or something... Then I guess my dad didn't learn his lesson and Colton broke into his truck a second time and stole the exact same stuff, but now finally he locks his truck. Ha ha. I don't blame this kid for being messed up, as he is, but the least he could do is to leave a note or something... Ha ha. I really don't wish any harm to him, but stealing planes? I mean, those are freaking expensive...
The_Mighty_Kite
The guy is stealing airplanes, and breaking them. Imagine if someone stole your car and after a day you found it destroyed and cops said we know who did it but we dont know where he is. You wouldnt say that guy is awesome youd probably be pretty pissed. I dont see how hes a hero. A hero is someone who people want to take after. This guy is a criminal and thats really it. Also did his mom really say that, or was it a joke? Thats ridiculous if she did.
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