Teen Accused of Stealing Virtual Goods

A 17-year-old was pinched for burglary in the Netherlands after allegedly walking off with approximately $6000 worth of virtual furniture from Habbo Hotel, an online world like Second Life. Apparently jealous of other patrons’ decor, the suspect swiped their keys, stole the furnishings.

The teenager faces charges of stealing furniture that doesn’t exist. The youth in the Netherlands allegedly stole imaginary furniture from a virtual world. Real police arrested him.

Sources: Valleywag | Digg | NPR

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