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JUNE 4, 2005 at 1:32 PM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: The Sun/Daily Mirror via Veritaserum
Tabloid UK newspapers The Sun
and The Daily Mirror talk about their involvement in yesterday's reported theft of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and the ensuing events:
The Daily Mirror says they were "approached by a security guard who worked at a distribution warehouse. Burly Aarron Lambert, 19, demanded £30,000 for a sneak look" at the book. The Sun claimed the theif (who they name as Arun) wanted £50,000 and that a gun was fired during their clandestine meeting.
And [Lambert] was soon boasting how he had evaded massive security. "It was very hard," he said. "They've even got foreign contract workers in there so the staff don't know what it's all about. The whole warehouse is on camera - I had to be really careful. I planned it for weeks. They're doing everything they can to stop people getting hold of it. But they couldn't stop me."
With much thanks to DanRadcliffe.com, we have scans of everything:
Police confirmed last night that Lambert and his 37-year-old accomplice (pictured in that last photo) had been arrested.
JK Rowling has obtained a court order aimed at preventing the men from divulging any content of the book before its release.
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Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1383
Tabitha Black says:
That guy sounded soooo arrogant! I'm glad he got caught! He was first attempting to exploit HP and then boosted about stealing the book. What a jerk!
Posted Jun 5, 2005 at 8:45 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1122
Immortal Vegemite says:
Its times like these i loose faith in the human race..
If a gun was involved, were they willing to kill someone, just because they could get money for stealing a book that brings a little joy into peoples lives?
Shame, shame.
Posted Jun 5, 2005 at 8:49 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 17
GreekGuy91 says:
Why would people even attempt to try and steal these books? I mean it is coming out next month and with all the security you would think these people know they would get caught.
Posted Jun 5, 2005 at 9:09 PM EST
Witch
Points: 542
ProfMM says:
It's the stupidity of the whole thing that surprises me. Did the men really think that with all of the security surrounding the entire publishing process that they wouldn't, or couldn't, be tracked down by JKR (or someone who works for her) once the information from the book was leaked? I'm mean seriously, it would mean a huge lawsuit, and I sincerely doubt that anyone would go to jail to protect those guys.
Posted Jun 5, 2005 at 9:13 PM EST
Student
Points: 216
kRuMs1TrUeLoVe says:
That is so crazy. I mean we all have waited many months to get the books and now it's only just a little over a month away and now people are gonna stel the book. They are truly insane I tell you. I wouldn't go bragging about stealing something either.
Posted Jun 5, 2005 at 9:31 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 539
Emma's true fan and lover says:
That Aaron guy is rightful to be proud of being able to pull out such a stunt, but he tried to mess with the wrong people. We're talking wizards and witches here, not the common muggles. Anyway, I suggest that the books be guarded by proffessionals, not 19 year old nitwits. And that the guards themselves should be searched everyday after their routines. If he had been able to sell the stolen copy, and if it wasn't for the reporter who met with Aaron, J.K.R's 13 year work would have gone down the drain, and like I said it before, Half Blood Prince would never get to be officially released.
I think we should all, as the HP fan community, give the security guards, the honest ones, and the newspaper reporters a big hand. clap, clap, clap, clap.
Thanks guys.
Posted Jun 5, 2005 at 9:46 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1482
Xavier McCorkle says:
Thats fricken hilarious that they brought guns!!! I know this is the most wanted book in the world and all but lets face it, its still a book and there are 10,799,999 books out there just like it. HBP is obviously huge or it wouldn't be worth the guns. Its as if they were in a big drug hiest or a big laser thingy that could blow up the sun or something!!!
Posted Jun 5, 2005 at 10:05 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 398
Keona_Lavwna says:
This is stupid,I think that he should be banned from ever reading another Harry Potter book, this person has no honor or sense of decency. How desperate does someone have to be to want to steal someone else's masterpieces.
Posted Jun 5, 2005 at 10:05 PM EST
Goddess of the South
Points: 6101
Mrs S Black says:
I can't believe this would happen, even a gun!! My goodness, It figures that the one who stole it was just a 19 year old who thinks he's invincible...grow up mr thief, we get the book for 20-30 bucks in a month or so, much cheaper than 30-50 thousand pounds!
Posted Jun 5, 2005 at 10:09 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 327
LovingGeorgeWeasley says:
Wow. Maybe it's just me, but this seems to be getting way out of hand. I'm just glad that these people were caught, and that the people working for the newspaper, and trying to ensure the safety of the plot of HBP weren't hurt. Personally, I am very glad that nothing was leaked, and i really hope that it will stay that way until i have that book in my hands.
Cheers *S*
Posted Jun 5, 2005 at 10:28 PM EST
Long Way from Happy
Points: 2952
OEHFICE says:
I hate crooks and it's all about money. It's amazing how stupid people are. Just go and spoil it for all those who are waiting for it. I hope nothing leaks then it will ruin the book. Shame on those people!
Posted Jun 5, 2005 at 11:08 PM EST
Student
Points: 211
sillyally says:
'Tis a sad, sad world we're living in. To actually have someone stupid enough to risk breaking his neck for an advanced copy and people foolish enough to actually pay thousands of pounds for it. Now, [/i]that[/i] is extreme.
Posted Jun 5, 2005 at 11:23 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1329
MeLJeL says:
Out to make a fast buck and it's come back to bit them on the bum. They shoulda known. Anything like that could make a newspaper liable and after all the Brouhaha with OotP no newspaper is going to want a part of it.
Posted Jun 5, 2005 at 11:40 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1614
hermy-ninny712 says:
That's terrible. Why would you do something like that? As big as this book is you know there is going to be security over every square inch of the warehouse! Whoever that dude is deserves to be caught! And shame on the reporters for not immediately going to the police!!
Posted Jun 5, 2005 at 11:45 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2682
hplovergurl says:
Wow some people are just so dumb. Don't they know how much trouble they are in?!?! This book has become so popular that if you try to steal it, there are cameras all over the place. That would be the hardest thing ever!! He better not let anyone know what happens, or he will be in even bigger trouble!
Posted Jun 5, 2005 at 11:52 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 26
malfoy_is_HOT says:
Wow...what a guy! I am appaled at what he did but I would be lying if I said that I wouldn't try to get my hands on an early copy of the book if the ooportunity arose, then again I suppose that would take all the suspense and anticipation out of it.
Posted Jun 6, 2005 at 12:15 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2266
Harry Houdini says:
Now the caught security guard will be guarded in jail....I bet the Sun is trying to get a exclusive interview with him now. I hope the jail keeps the press out.
Posted Jun 6, 2005 at 12:23 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 405
DracoLover says:
Thats horrible! The saddest part is, they probably don't even care about the actual books and story; only about the money they can get if they have an early copy.
Posted Jun 6, 2005 at 12:24 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 407
Miss ikia says:
What WOULDN'T people do for money and for a little bit of information of the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince novel?
Posted Jun 6, 2005 at 1:51 AM EST
Unrivaled Sorceress
Points: 3498
Lily Evans. says:
This guy may actually be crazy. I mean yes, Iw ant to read the book. But i wouldnt steal it, first of all, its morally wrong. Second its not worth getting a criminal record.
Kate
LLTA
Star Guard
Posted Jun 6, 2005 at 2:16 AM EST
Points: 134
White Dragon says:
Hey dont forget! They get lot of reputation in doing this.
And if you say they dont? Well what are talking about then now?
Posted Jun 6, 2005 at 2:28 AM EST
Squib
Points: 108
Crazygirl965 says:
Wow people are that Desperate it doesnt hurt to wait one month for HBP to come sheesh! they should get a life!
Posted Jun 6, 2005 at 3:41 AM EST
Student
Points: 216
Jassymine says:
Soem people will do anythign for money! I feel really sorry for everyone it affected personally, though
Posted Jun 6, 2005 at 3:41 AM EST
Witch
Points: 871
caraMEL_penguin says:
I don't trust tabloids one bit... they are a bunch of phonies trying to make money off of lies... horrible lies that hurt people's feelings...
Posted Jun 6, 2005 at 4:05 AM EST
Witch
Points: 849
Konkskäpp says:
BAd person!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Jun 6, 2005 at 4:48 AM EST
Witch
Points: 972
animagus_1 says:
This guy doesn't look as if he can even read!! and he's in this purely for the money. I think it is so sad that because we are all so mad about HP, people like him and the papers try to cash in on it. Thank goodness no one was hurt and no leaks happened, as hard as it is to wait until next month I wouldn't want to find out that way.
Posted Jun 6, 2005 at 5:51 AM EST
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