Theft at Rancho Obi-Wan

[wrighty]

So 100% of the items listed have been traced to the buyers . I wonder what is the US laws, does the buyer (not knowing the buying stolen goods) have to return the item and the loose out on the cost or would the owner of the item claim through his insurance? I would be pretty pissed if I have to return the item and no way for me to have a refund! Or if paid by PayPal will be they cover this type of fraud?? :?:

 

[apack7229]

The buyers would have to give the items back without being reimbursed what they paid. I'm not sure if they can get the insurance company to cover the cost or not.

 

[aussiejames]

The buyers would have to give the items back without being reimbursed what they paid. I'm not sure if they can get the insurance company to cover the cost or not.

Agreed, but the owner (Steve) has to prove they are his items to start with. IF his insurance company pays him for his loss, the items then become the property of the insurance company. Well that's how it works here- if my car is stolen and I get paid by the insurance company- I latter find the car in my 'friends' garage- the car is taken by the police and sold at auction on behalf of the insurance company. The only way I get it back is to buy it at auction or make an arrangement with the insurance company.

 

[Richard_H]

http://www.cbs46.com/clip/13408491/felony-charges-for-marietta-man-in-theft-of-worlds-largest-privately-owned-star-wars-collection

 

[Palifan]

You really can't beat the US for their news coverage :lol:

I love how it starts and ends with a load of modern figures and the fact that Carl dressed up as the imperial grass from Star Wars, you just could write this any better.

Joking aside though it is bad news all round about this happening to people who only wanted to share their collections with people. there's going to be a huge trust issue from now on I'm sure and all it does is hurt the fans, very shameful.

Ian

 

[Richard_H]

Yes, it'll be a real shame but totally understandable if some items were no longer available for viewing to the general public because of this idiot

 

[Seahawks]

Here is an update on the story. Carl Cunningham plead guilty to felony grand theft and faces up to 4 years in prison. Sentencing schedule for September 7th.

https://patch.com/california/petaluma/man-pleads-guilty-stealing-star-wars-collectibles-petaluma-museum-owner?utm_source=alert-breakingnews&utm_medium=email&utm_term=weather&utm_campaign=alert