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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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Student
Points: 295
=I'm a Horcrux= says:
What's wrong with this people? We can't wait either and still we have no desires of stealing a copy or get a sneak peek...it would ruin everything we have been waiting for...Anyway,the wait it's almost over....
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 1:36 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1805
Swimangel57 says:
Wow! I still can't believe they were that desperate. I'm still just glad that they were caught and hopefully won't divulge any information on the book.
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 1:37 PM EST
Witch
Points: 771
Weasley Witch says:
£50,000 for the book???? Wow, it's amazing they were that desperate!
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 1:40 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 371
*)Blueyedwitch(* says:
Creepy looking is what I think..It's truly amazing what people will do for money.
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 1:41 PM EST
Northern Belle
Points: 3968
American Angel says:
It's a shame...He couldn't wait until next month. We all can't wait until July 16th but we are waiting! Some people need to excersise self control!
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 1:41 PM EST
Gutter Girl Fabulous
Points: 8729
SamhainWitch7 says:
That is so very pathetic. These guys need to find hobbies. That kid looks like he's had a few too many run ins with steriods, and a serious case of stupidity to top it off. I hope they both go to jail.
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 1:42 PM EST
Seeker of the Wands
Points: 18200
SunbeamVi says:
That is sad trying to get a copy of the HBP. I do agree that we have to wait just like everyone else has to. I am glad that they caught them both.
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 1:44 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1160
Sophia Veritas says:
Wow- that still amazes me that people would go to such lengths to get that book. Thank goodness they were stopped, and no one was hurt.
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 1:45 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 55
jasmin-rose says:
What's the point? We fans wanna read the books, but part of WHY we're so interested in the HP series is just awaiting the new arrivals. It wouldn't be half as fun without the wait, right? Stupid people...
Also, I doubt later generations will be so enchanted by Harry Potter... They probably won't even understand what the fuss is about... Yep, it's just one of them 'now' things...
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 1:46 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2771
Professor Grubbly-Plank says:
Well because of all the security and contracts. He will be spending some time in jail. I am glad that someone stopped them.
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 1:50 PM EST
Squib
Points: 122
HPfannoumber1 says:
Whats thepoint? It wouldn't be half as fun without the wait, right?? Silly and stupid people..
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 1:50 PM EST
Points: 520
HPSleuth says:
These disturbing details about the stolen book tells me that it is becoming deadly to make sure the Harry Potter novels are not leaked through underground figures. I hope that people could get off their craving when comes to the point where someone could be hurt. Bloomsbury needs to take more precautions against its own employees since thay are the ones closest to the books while they are being published.
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 1:50 PM EST
Professor of Seanology
Points: 5282
Dr. Nicole says:
It is a shame what people are willing to do to get a sneak peek at the book. I just wish that everyone can just be patient and wait for the release. Enter contests if necessary, but stealing is just plain wrong. I hope the couple gets their just desserts for the crime.
~Nicole
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 1:51 PM EST
Heiress of Gryffindor
Points: 3537
Nienna Narmolanya says:
Tut!
This people are amazingly terrible! Can't they wait like the rest of us? Can't they just relax and stop trying to do things like this to make money? And even worse, the dude's proud of it!
I'll just wait here for July 16th to come...
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 1:56 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2401
tonks 27 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. hope he gets fined or put away for a long time.
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 1:58 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1264
-Alf- says:
These people would risk their lives for these books. When there's guns involved you know something's not right at the moment. The book is coming out in less than 2 months so it's really weird to see what they've done.
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 2:01 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2461
HP_is_EXCELLENT says:
Wow that's crazy! I hope nothing is leaked out about the book eventhough I do want to know about it. There is no reason to use firearms at all! That's is just crazy people who do that!
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 2:02 PM EST
Witch
Points: 507
jmfrogger says:
Wow, this is sad. I can't believe the people at The Sun are so pathetic. Does anyone really believe that they were just going there to "save" the books? At least the Mirror called the police! I hope none of the secrets gets out. I actually want to enjoy reading the book when it comes out. Somehow I'm thinking the idiots who stole the book don't have the attention span to read it all the way through, so maybe they don't even know what in it!
Did we know how many pages the book was going to be before this? Or just that is was going to be shorter than OoTP? The Sun revealed that in their article. They obviously checked out the ISBN number ahead of time, too, so they were interested in knowing if it was authentic or not.
I wonder what JKR is feeling right now? Will she put something on her website about it? I keep checking, but I haven't seen anything.
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 2:03 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 888
Isaalas says:
WOW that is what people can do for money or just is desperated why they can't wait like us, imagine if someone buy the book... it woul not be a true fan
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 2:04 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2873
Oliver Wood is Fit says:
Hehe! I bet the papers would have done the deal if it wasn't for the court order last time. 50 grand is peanuts. I fear we'll hear more of this!
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 2:04 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1401
Dobby`s Friend says:
This is totally carzy!
It just shows how popular the Harry Potter books are. Shooting and everything. I hope that nothing more like this happens. It is really sad.
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 2:05 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 888
Isaalas says:
Sorry to post again, but you notice that one year ago this very that HP PoA was released?!?! AMazing is one year!!
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 2:07 PM EST
Twilight Princess
Points: 2567
xXHpFreak4lifeXx says:
Thats just crazy stealing the book! And for that much money! People will do just about anything for money these days....
~Lauren~
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 2:11 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1401
Dobby`s Friend says:
I feel so sorry for JK! This must be dreadful for her.
Some people will do anything for money.
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 2:13 PM EST
Magical Experimentalist
Points: 6699
Preet says:
They are INSANE!!! What were they playing at?? My my!
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 2:14 PM EST
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
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