Chewing-Gum Theft on the Rise in Connecticut - Asylum.com: "On the rough-and-tumble streets of Connecticut, chewing-gum robberies are on the rise, say police, who've seen a rash of gum thefts this year.
It all started in March when $800 worth of Orbit gum was stolen from stores in Bridgeport, Fairfield and Stratford by one man, Kenneth McManus, who intended to sell it for drug money. Cops say this high-profile robbery has led to several copycat gum thefts since June.
'What the motive is, we don't know,' said New Britain State's Attorney Scott Murphy. 'But gum thefts are increasing.'"
Hat tip to Toby O'B.
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Well, as commodities go, gum lasts forever, is easy to carry, and most people like it. If you're going to hawk something for quick cash, you could do worse.
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