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April 14, 2008

Everyone's Favorite Skyline Thief Makes the New York Times

By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

Ah yes, the Sunday New York Times: the week in review, fashion, book reviews and… lobster boy? This story won’t die. And I guess the guy’s court date is set for this week, so the fun should continue.

It Takes a Cyber Village to Catch an Auto Thief

April 4, 2008

Video Recap: the Rise and Fall of Lobster Boy!

By John Coyle

Editor

You know how it is. One moment you’re rolling in a hot—as in stolen—Skyline, the next minute, you’re an internet sensation, and everyone is mocking your messed up hand while cheering your arrest. Well, maybe you know how that is if you’re Lobster Boy, because it is a pretty specific situation. Anyway, since the eBay auction for his now-famous hat—high bid at press time: $260—is almost over, we thought we’d post this video which chronicles the rise and fall of Lobster Boy. If you’re not familiar with all the twists and turns of this saga, make sure to read Rob’s initial post, otherwise, just watch the video below. And thanks Lobster Boy, you made our week. Have fun in jail!

March 31, 2008

Skyline GT-R Lobster Claw Thief's Yankees Cap on eBay

By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

This is the car forum story of the year, if not the decade. A guy missing two fingers steals a 1991 GT-R off a Calgary car lot, the car salesman posts about the theft on Beyond.ca, and within hours the forum members track down the thief, box the car in at his house, and get some good video as the cops haul the guy off to jail. And now, to add insult to injury, the thief’s hat, which was found in the recovered Skyline, is up on eBay. Ain’t the internet great?

Skyline GTR Lobster Claw Thief NY Yankees Hat