Coral thieves caught on camera

[NanoNathan]

cant believe people would do this!!! hope they catch them!
Coral thieves caught on camera | WIVB.com

 

[peterthegamer]

Not the corals!

 

[Zack]

Why risk all that for 300$ of coral. Thats not even a lot of money when it comes to coral! I wouldnt think jailtime would be worth a couple pieces of coral.

 

[cloud9aquatics]

That's some b man ppl these days....

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

WOW nice video evidence! Hope they get them!

 

[J.B.]

What a dirtbag...there's nothing worse than a thief.

A LFS owner once told me about how they couldn't locate a very expensive fish they had just received in a shipment and decided to go watch the CCTV footage to see if they could figure out what happened. What they saw was a customer walk in with a large fountain drink cup w/ a lid and straw, acting like he was drinking from it. He made his way to the fishroom, which was unattended at the time, scooped up some saltwater and then netted the fish and put it in the cup and walked out...UNBELIEVABLE!

 

[JMSKI333]

This is my local fish store and I am also good friends with the owner. It is a shame that someone would do this. I hope they get caught!

They got all those cameras after someone stole from the once before. Good investment!

 

[andrewk529]

The same thing happened to Dr Mac. from Pacific East Aqaculture...Sad to see people take advantage of local businesses.

Man Arrested for Stealing Coral From Aquaculture Store - WBOC-TV 16, Delmarvas News Leader, FOX 21 -

 

[Blasto]

Sorry SOBs. Truly, I never thought it was possible til now. Hope they're caught.

 

[lps1212]

I remember the first time I saw that video last year I couldn't believe it if I hadn't seen the video and not so long ago another fish store lost there bulldog by acouple who threw the pup out the bathroom window and stole him :sad:

 

[ritter6788]

Hope they catch them! Get the coral back, fine them and jail time.

 

[SeymourDuncan]

dont accidentally convince yourself you are drinking that or youll gulp up a bristleworm!

 

[Fatmike92]

Ya that's unfortunate. a local store around me had a very nice chalice colony stolen from them not to long ago.

 

[Loki]

That's terrible! I just don't get some people.

 

[SeymourDuncan]

Some corals are very addicting. I can see how someone having palyotoxin withdrawals would need to steal. Beats meeting creeps in the alley.

 

[NanoNathan]

I remember the first time I saw that video last year I couldn't believe it if I hadn't seen the video and not so long ago another fish store lost there bulldog by acouple who threw the pup out the bathroom window and stole him :sad:

Didn't this just happen not last year? i.hate people that steal

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[SeymourDuncan]

I used to have a lionfish in my big tank before I moved. Stressed the poison aspect and had no issues lol. Not ideal but very effective!

 

[T.W.]

Pretty low if you ask me. And the lady acting as a look out has her KID with her. During a robbery!!! WOW!

 

[Ladipyg]

After 27 years as a cop, I have to say that there is no underhanded limit these point of sale's will go to steal something. Doesn't matter what it is...I figure if they steal a coral without buying it, then they are not entitled to the permits obtained by the store to make them legal. They should be additionally charged with illegally bringing corals into the country...let them take a fed rap. No good time in Federal prison...you have to serve every day.

 

[SeymourDuncan]

Shock therapy. Toss em to the eels