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Wireless, GPS-Loaded 'Bait Car' Traps Thieves

Posted by timothy on from the they-take-it-back-to-their-nests dept.

captainClassLoader writes: "The Washington Post is reporting that a late-model car, loaded with wireless surveillance gear, a remote kill switch and GPS, is being left (unlocked, presumably) on the streets of the Washington, D.C. metro area as 'bait' for car thieves. This article reports that they've just made their first bust with the vehicle."

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  1. ? entrapment ? by duran.goodyear · · Score: 0, Redundant

    uh.... doesn't that constitute entrapment???

    I'm no legal expert, but that seems a bit over the line to me.

  2. Re:Entrapment! Or, not... by geekoid · · Score: 2, Redundant

    in order for entrapment, it must 'lure' someone into a crime they otherwise wouldn't commit.
    So in this case, it all depends on where the car is, and would it attempt a someone to take it for a joy ride who otherwise wouldn't of done so.

    I would be surprised if the car is left unlocked, and I'm sure they don't leave the keys in the ignition.

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