Posted by A Guy in Virginia on May 07, 2003 at 12:31:58:
In Reply to: A thief posted by Detective Bergson on May 07, 2003 at 08:19:00:
I wouldn't have thought a bona fide detective would be using an AOL account.
And any detective in a real police agency would never accuse someone by name of a crime. They would say something like "we are seeking Mr. So-and-so for questioning concerning several instruments that have been offered for sale..."
As it is written, it looks like a sick joke. It is an impersonation of an officer, to be sure. It is also actionable, meaning that the victim of this attack can sue and collect damages, even if you are a cop, unless you manage to convict him in court.
A Guy "who hopes this is a practical joke, but who is sickened by it no matter what" Denney