Teen Kidnapped at Gunpoint, Forced to Buy PS3
Source: Tom's Guide US | Keywords: teen, kidnapping, playstation, ps3, walmart | Themes: Digital Entertainment, Business
Stranger things have happened.
The new cheaper, slimmer PS3 has made many consumers more attracted to and willing to buy it. But if police reports are to be believed, one teen was kidnapped at gunpoint and forced to purchase one for his assailant.
Naples Daily News reports that Kyle Yarkosky, 18, alleged that David Daniels, 18, along with another "Asian-looking man," whom were supposedly both armed with assault rifles, kidnapped him.
The two men hit Yarkosky over the head and demanded he hand over his money. Yarkosky was then taken to his home where he was forced to take his stepfather's credit card and jewellery, then driven to Wal-Mart where he was to buy his kidnappers a shotgun.
When the men found out that the gun counter was closed, Yarkosky was forced to buy a PS3 Slim instead. After the console was purchase, Yarkosky was free to go.
Surveillance video from Wal-Mart showed Yarkosky and Daniels walking through the store together and later video taken from outside showed Yarkosky seeking help from strangers after Daniels left. Read more here.
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one would think the kidnappers would be happy enough with their assalt rifles.
dude so, they took the kid to his house to get his dad's credit card. why didn't he try to defend himself while inside, or did they follow him inside his house. either way, fucked up way to get a ps3.
'PS3 - eight out of ten robbers say they prefer it..'
hehe
Hmmmm, should have bought them the Wii.
Hmmmm, should have bought them the Wii.
Too risky. He could've used the zapper, y'know.
Sounds like some idiots excuse for why he used his stepfather's credit card to buy a PS3
Well teh actually preferred the shotgun, but since the counter was closed the went for the PS3, lol....
Sounds like some idiots excuse for why he used his stepfather's credit card to buy a PS3
Yea cause that closed circuit surveillance showing the kid getting drug around walmart just isn't to be trusted.
I totally agree with you luck015. Why the hell would they only buy a PS3 when they obviously wanted money...? I would buy all the systems/games available and more, milking all the money I could.
Criminals these days...
This is starting to sound a bit like the chick that got her face tattooed with stars...
The Sony marketing department is really getting serious.
What idiot robbers tell their hostage to guy a shotgun? WTF? Hey, did you get the shot-BOOM! Yeah... he got it...
only asians would kidnap someone for a console.
Good job he wasn't a Wii/Xbox fanboi. Fanboys are so nuts I'd bet some of them would prefer to take the bullet than be seen buying the enemie's console...
$100 bucks says those "assault rifles" were squirt guns. I own an AR15 Carbine and a Mossberg, I don't need no stikin' pump action like they sell at Wallmart.
Well when we hear about someone getting held hostage at ps3point, we know who to point the finger at.
Hey.. I live in Naples Florida!!!
Hmmmm, should have bought them the Wii.
That would be the Wii "Fit to be Tied and Gagged" Edition.
Wow, that sucks. Nobody "forced" me to buy my Xbox360.
You can buy a shotgun at Walmart??!!!?!
Jewelry?
WTF happened to simple editing?
as embarrassed as i would be to buy a PS3, i don't know if such an elaborate hoax would be necessary. just buy it out of town..
Jewelry?WTF happened to simple editing?
Actually, that's how it's spelt everywhere else in the world, except of course, in the USA.
'PS3 - eight out of ten robbers say they prefer it..' hehe
Great one LOL
Poor boy. At least he's ok.
If they can afford to get an assault rifle, why force someone to get a PS3?? A PS3 is a drop in the bucket compared to a decent rifle!
Actually, that's how it's spelt everywhere else in the world, except of course, in the USA.
You got that right, that's why it's called the English Language, not the Dumb Yank Language.
Oh sorry, I forgot, there is only one country in the world.
Submit flames.... NOW!!!
dude so, they took the kid to his house to get his dad's credit card. why didn't he try to defend himself while inside, or did they follow him inside his house. either way, fucked up way to get a ps3.
What do you expect? We have an entire generation of kids who are taught that they shouldnt do anything for themselves. Just call the police and they will give you all the help you need. Or they will clean up the blood after your murdered, whichever.
What idiot robbers tell their hostage to guy a shotgun? WTF? Hey, did you get the shot-BOOM! Yeah... he got it...
lol, said what I was thinking....
So? Start a claim/dispute on cc charge then tell Walmart the problem. Security camera and police can probably identify them (they must be unmasked if they walk into walmart without causing a fuss).
You got that right, that's why it's called the English Language, not the Dumb Yank Language.Oh sorry, I forgot, there is only one country in the world.Submit flames.... NOW!!!
Its funny cause you said Yank. Especially since only someone not from the U.S. would call us that. Yes I know its short for Yankee. Its just funny because you are all up in arms about jewelry, and then call us Yanks, which is from your countries english language. I assume you are from England. I visited there once everyone was ugly and smelled of body oder.