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Throw the Book at 'Em!: The Transy Library Book Heist

Ridiculous Crime

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'Tis the Chris Murphy Tour of New York

Spencer Lipka and his friend Chaz are accused of stealing rare books from Christie's in Lexington, Kentucky. The book dealer thought they were representing Walter Beckman, a private man who wanted to get the books appraised. Spencer was arrested for shoplifting after being caught running red lights while driving with no seatbelt on. He also crashed his car three days before their arrest because he didn't know how to turn off the engine.

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