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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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Squib
Points: 131
felton luva says:
These people are so stupid.. I hope get serious punishment. The book will be coming soon.. JUST WAIT!!
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 2:15 PM EST
Squib
Points: 131
felton luva says:
I hope they** get serious punishment.. (sorry forgot to write in a word)
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 2:17 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 864
emmasboy4ever says:
These people are insane..that's way pushing it to get half blodd prince..jeezz the things people can do sumtimes..Emma Rocks!!
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 2:20 PM EST
The Last Herald-Mage
Points: 2621
darrrrkwind says:
These people are crazy. Firing a gun??? I mean, do they honestly think that they're not going to get caught when they start telling people that they have the book?
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 2:21 PM EST
Witch
Points: 718
ewfan123 says:
Whoa! Thats serious. I hope that he didn't manage to sell any. That would be a major disaster!
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 2:22 PM EST
Chief Auror
Points: 15502
auror_potter says:
For crying out loud...couldn't they wait just like the rest of us? the guy sounds like he has no shame about it at all.
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 2:23 PM EST
Head Auror
Points: 7003
Nimbus Girl says:
I guess some people will do anything to see HBP! Thet're crazy...
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 2:23 PM EST
Wizengamot Member
Points: 3231
Jencameby says:
Well, There is a positive way to look at things. Because of this persons boosting, they know where they are vunerable and will fix it now and when the next book comes out. Someone could have gotten hurt with guns involved. I hope they take this court order seriously, I'm sure Jo, will talk about it with her interveiw with Katie Couric. I would love to get her perspective.
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 2:24 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 300
MY-HER-MY-O-NEE says:
Oh god so much money for a sneak and also whats wrong with this guys its only a month left for the book to release.
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 2:41 PM EST
Sly Slytherin
Points: 4753
Sly Malfoy says:
They are really stupid, did they really think they get away with it? I hoped that nothing like this happened. Looks like it have afterall. They need to be patient and get it same time as everyone else.
Order for Snape's Defence
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 3:26 PM EST
Dan Radcliffe's Lovah
Points: 8781
JaDa Radcliffe says:
I don't know if they were desperate or crazy or both! No stealing, guys.. Can't you just wait for the big day and have a party?=)
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 3:27 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27909
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
woah.....why would you brag about how you broke into a high security area. It is so dumb, that man is a total weirdo. That is good that they got them though.
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 3:37 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 848
HalfBloodKing says:
Oh please thgats pathetic what is the matter with this guy? come on!
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 3:38 PM EST
Witch
Points: 737
aloneinpink says:
Man, those kids are crazy. what are they thinking?
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 3:39 PM EST
Witch
Points: 577
SiriusLupinGirl says:
Geesh! That's a lot of money for the book. I guess some people are that desperate. I want the book but I would never do anything like that!
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 3:43 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 66
Gosh eveyry member on this site wants to read this book extreamly bad and they cant wate to read the book i mean they are being extreamly greedy.
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 3:52 PM EST
Obsessive Genius
Points: 3175
FeeLinG_bLuE says:
WoW...even we're not that excited. I'm glad that the books are back and safe.
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 3:52 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 25
Harypoterluver says:
If someone tried to sell the book to me...I must tell the truth, it would be extremely hard to say no. EXTREMELY. But, if I knew it was illegal, I wouldn't. Plus, it would just ruin the excitment! I dont see why anyone would want to do that...and, its not fair to the rest of us who have to! Poor JK!
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 3:53 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 319
DuMont says:
I can't believe the idiots who did this, as someone has already mentioned the wait is nearly over and my exams finish soon. woo hoo
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 4:03 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2093
rregan says:
woah, its not that its weird that someone would steal a copy because there are alot of people out there who would pay good money to get to read the book early... its just the fact that he actually stole the book, I mean they keep talking about how well secured the books are and how there paying people a whole bunch of money so the book doesnt get stolen, and then a 19 year old steals a copy.. crazyness I tell yah. Kids nowa days.
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 4:07 PM EST
Slytherin's G Unit
Points: 6727
Billie Loves Adie says:
Are they stupid? First of all, why would someone want a sneak peek at the book when the book comes out in a month, and if you do that you will be in jail and won't be able to read the book.
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 4:08 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1801
FatMike says:
Insane and completelly stupid gits! They should have kept the copies for them selves and their nearest... It is completelly stupid to go claiming public that you have stolen a copy of a book which will not be in the market before July 16th! By the way, accio July 16th!
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 4:08 PM EST
Student
Points: 209
half_blood_princess_53 says:
It's sick the way people will do that I feel sorry for J.K. !
The stupid fools god i hope they spend a lot of time in jail!
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 4:09 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 418
shimmeraei says:
Ahh, the things people will do for money. This makes me very sad, actually. What is our world coming to? A detailed plot to steal a children's book and sell it for money...if anything like this happens again, I won't turn on my tv or come on here for the sake of wanting it to be a surprise. -shakes head-
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 4:11 PM EST
Squib
Points: 139
UnicornsExist says:
Honestly, I wonder how J.K. thinks about this. I know she'd be dissappointed but it would be cool to hear her exact thoughts about these people.
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 4:11 PM EST
Squib
Points: 116
Salsa_Babe says:
These people complete idiots! Trying to ruin it for people that actually want to read the book. I got told about the death in OoTP before reading it and I was so pissed.
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 4:13 PM EST
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