Teens Copy 'Grand Theft Auto' in Crime Spree

PlusTeens Copy 'Grand Theft Auto' in Crime SpreeTeens Copy 'Grand Theft Auto' in Crime SpreeThe Associated PressOfficials in Long Island, New York say six teens admitted that they went on a crime spree inspired by the violent video game "Grand Theft Auto." The teens have been charged with robbery among other charges. (June 27)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] [Notes:show teens in hancuffs]GRAND THEFT AUTO ISN'T JUST A VIDEO GAME ANYMOREPOLICE SAY THAT FOR SIX LONG ISLAND TEENS IT WAS INSPIRATION FOR A VIOLENT CRIME SPREE. POLICE SAY THE TEENS ADMITTED THEY WERE COPYING A CHARACTER IN THE VIDEO GAME."I think it's a disgrace. I think it should be taken off the market. It encourages children to do these types of things." [Notes:Det. Lt. Ray Cote/Nassau County Police Department]"They were bored. They simply stated that they needed something to do."POLICE SAY THREE TEENS BEAT AND MUGGED A MAN IN THE PARKING LOT OF A SHOPPING CENTER, KNOCKING OUT SEVERAL OF HIS TEETH JUST TO STEAL MONEY FROM HIS WALLET.THEN, POLICE SAY, THE TEENS MOVED ON TO A LOCAL TRAIN STATION WHERE THEY TARGETED A GROUP OF YOUNG MEN. THEIR TARGETS TURNED OUT TO BE THEIR CLASSMATES. THREE OF THE WOULD-BE VICTIMS ALLEGEDLY JOINED IN THE CRIME SPREE - SWELLING THE GROUP TO SIX. [Notes:erin thomas, commuter]"it's hard to believe. Pretty scary. I don't know what I would do."POLICE SAY THIS LARGER GROUP OF TEENS ARMED THEMSELVES WITH A BAT, A CROWBAR AND A BROOMSTICK TO HIJACK A CAR. CREATING A HUMAN ROADBLOCK, THEY STOPPED A WOMAN DRIVING A BLACK BMW. THE TEENS STOLE HER CIGARETTES BEFORE SHE GOT AWAY. A FEW MINUTES LATER, POLICE SAY THEY SMASHED A PASSING VAN WITH THE BAT.BOTH DRIVERS CALLED 9-1-1 AND POLICE ARRESTED THE TEENS WITHIN MINUTES. TWO MEMBERS OF THE GROUP ARE JUVENILES, BUT THEY'VE ALL BEEN CHARGED AS ADULTS --WITH FIRST-DEGREE ROBBERY. ONE TEEN GOT AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE OF CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY. ___ ___, The Associated Press.(****END****) (ANCHOR VOICE: DKepley-------------------------VIDEO PRODUCER: NHawkins------------------------------VIDEO SOURCE: WABC (includes video of 'Grand Theft Auto' from WABC - courtesied separately)--------------------------VIDEO APPROVAL: PVanFleet------------------------------VIDEO RESTRICTIONS: N/A----------------------------------SCRIPT/WIRE SOURCE: WABC/------------------------------------)

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[Lilblg]

I commend them, no it's not right, and i wouldn't do at least to innocent people. for some reason it's funny to me

[RHVids100]

I quickly read the disclaimer before the game grand theft auti IV and saw that the makers of gta are not responsible for any game related crimes.

[RDmLabel]

And the video game made him do it? A joke.

[DelreWay]

they fucking it up for everybody

[NillaNHD]

$10 says they didn't even check to see if they play GTA.

[azurescens420]

That woman in the beginning of the video isn't being pleased by her man

[TheNuclearPistol]

This is bullsh*t The gta series never encouraged violents although it does have violent material in it. which is the sole purpose of the esrb rating 17+.

[maxhammers1000]

this is so stuped

[maxhammers1000]

im dont have any fucking video games but i heard of gta and the queefing teens are just fakeing it to make people to be sad for him and try to get out of jail or whatever but it is so stuped video gamers i would like you to know this freedom but you need to kill in real life that brakes the rules in alot of religons jewish calthic atheist deist muslum and there is propaly more we do not need a war of freedom if that happens from this that will just be a big bitch