39 iPods gone in 15 seconds

I'm in Salt Lake valley and the Target stores in Ft. Union and West Jordan have their iPods and all other tech toys locked up. You can't even buy Game Boy games off the shelf, as they are locked up in the cases as well.

I saw this story on the news last night and wondered if it would find it's way to the pages of TUAW.

These NY guys must have thought that Utah was still pretty laid back. Crime is crime and no area in the US is exempt anymore.... even here in red-state Mormonville.

Pretty crazy!! I live in centerville where they got caught. Idiots! that is funny that a local story would find its way on TUAW

@Justin

Why do they have a forensics lab ?

So they can skillfully hide the bodies ;)

No seriously read this at

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Target_Corp#Target_Forensic_Services

" .... to investigate instances of theft and fraud and other criminal actions that occurred on its own properties."

That and they are philanthropists ...

@ Gary

Oh okay i guess Mark's right then. Sorry about that. But still makes you wonder, why would Target have a forensics lab?

Actually, Target Corp. really does have a huge forensics lab. I read up on it awhile ago. And from what I remember, many government agencies have worked with them in the past.

I live in New York. I shop at Target. Those puppies are locked up safer than Joan Rivers real face round here.

Welcome to a year ago when this was new news.

"It is not that easy!!!"

It's easier (And safer) in a low crime state than in NY. Target may have cameras and all but it 's still the people that have to handle the situation. I mean come on, once they leave the store, left the parking lot and switched vehicles (Something they should have done), they got away. Pictures or not.

Not that I'm saying "go out and commit a crime", but here's what they should have done.

1) Wore hats or visors. See number 2.

2) Keep their heads DOWN. So their faces don't show up on camera, duh.

3) Have another vehicle to switch over to after hitting a store. That way, if you get pulled over, all the police have is a video of them trying to open the case. They can survive that.

4) Have a fouth person to handle the vehicle switch and case the store before they hit it. Plus, if they get caught, their outside guy can still sell the items. IF he's a loyal crook, he can make sure his pals at least have a comfortable time while they are in jail or prison.

5) If security is too tight, hit the store at night!

I'm just sayin'

@ Mark

Come on, I don't mean to point you out but mot of us know your lying. First off, if you work at Target, why would you be telling us that there are "Undercover" Target security guards and cameras EVERYWHERE? Why would a DEPARTMENT store have a FORENSICS lab? Why would they keep security tapes for a year? and how would neighboring stores know about it within "minutes" seeing how Targets are "usually" not stationed close together.

...Oh, and another thing: Steve Jobs should be proud of himself. His reduced package sizing allows for not only reduced fossil fuel consumption, but you can fit 39 of 'em in one pair of pants!