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March 19, 2010 -
On a tip, several law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, U.S.
Customs and Border Protection and San Juan County Sheriff Department,
began an all out search for the Barefoot Bandit, Colton Harris-Moore.
Their search began at 1 AM on Colton Harris-Moore is known for his escape from a juvenile detention center in 2008, after which he went on a stealing and break-in rampage. His behavior includes numerous burglaries, allegedly stealing four air planes by hot wiring them and then crash landing them. Colton Harris-Moore's mother, Pam Kohler, stated in an interview, "I hope to hell he stole those airplanes. I'd be so proud. But put in there that I want him to wear a parachute next time." |
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In one incident, Colton Harris-Moore broke into a house to have a shower
and helped himself to some ice cream from the refrigerator. In another
break in he used a computer and stolen credit card to purchase a pair of
night vision goggles, among other things, on the internet. After his
numerous escapes from authorities, he left a note to the police
declaring "war".
Police searched the western side of the island where they believed
Colton Harris-Moore was camped out. A helicopter and tracking dogs where
brought in. The search continued throughout midday on Thursday without
any luck in finding him.
Authorities have reported they have ended their search until new leads
develop. The police consider Colton Harris-Moore as armed and dangerous
because of an earlier incident where he broke into a police car and
stole a rifle.
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