May 10, 2003

Four Men Charged Over Manuscript Theft

A 44-year-old man has been charged with stealing manuscripts of the new Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix novel.

Donald Parfitt, of Worlingham, Suffolk, an employee of Clays printing firm in Bungay, was released on bail to appear before magistrates in Lowestoft on May 14, a police spokesman said.

Garry Cox, 18, of Harleston, Norfolk, and two 16-year-old boys from Beccles, Suffolk, have been charged with handling stolen goods and will also appear before Lowestoft magistrates on May 14.

Posted by Sluggie at May 10, 2003 12:05 PM
Comments

It would appear to have been an inside job, and not a very professional one. Why on Earth dump them in a field, and so close to the printing works too? If they decided to abandon their plans, there must have been much better ways to dispose of the evidence. They're obviously not Slytherins.

Posted by: Sluggie at May 10, 2003 12:09 PM

I agree, Sluggie. Unprofessional and stupid. Greed isn't so bad as long as you have a practical way of realizing it!

Posted by: rocky at May 11, 2003 05:32 AM

Phuuu, reminds me on why fire is often such a good solution. Better safe than sorry.

Posted by: Sadaugurey at May 15, 2003 01:43 PM