Imagine this: a burglar enters a busy studio in the heart of Midtown, thinking they’ve hit the jackpot. They load up a wagon with top-notch audio and video equipment, along with a bunch of expensive laptops. But here’s where things start getting interesting—this wasn’t just any studio. It was Dan Abrams’ Law&Crime Productions, the home of popular true crime shows like “Crimefeed” and “Court Cam.” And Abrams isn’t just a regular guy; he's also the host of “On Patrol Live” on Reelz.

The thief, it turns out, wasn’t very smart. They didn’t realize they were walking into a place with surveillance cameras all over the place. So, right away, there were clear images of the thief. To make things worse for the burglar, some of the laptops had tracking devices. The next day, as the NYPD was investigating, they discovered that the thief was in Keyport, New Jersey.

Here’s a twist: one of the co-hosts of “On Patrol Live,” Captain Tom Rizzo, is actually a Jersey cop. Rizzo was called in, and with his expertise, they figured out exactly where the suspect was hiding out—a pawn shop in Jersey. When the Jersey cops arrived, the pawn shop owner said someone had tried to sell the laptops just minutes before, but he refused to take them. Guess what? The thief was caught red-handed behind the pawn shop with all the stolen gear. Ouch!

Even funnier, among the stolen items were some hats from Law&Crime. Talk about sticking out like a sore thumb! The show “On Patrol Live” is well-known for following police departments live across the country, and there’s even a special episode coming up about this very robbery and how they solved it. It’s like reality meets TV drama!

The Case of the Careless Thief: A Tale of Stolen Gear and Sax studio

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