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Two boys experience the worst GameStop visit ever photo
Two Texas-based gamers thought they were going to GameStop to get some new games, but all they got was a gun in their faces. They just happened to pick the worst time to stop by their local game store.

A Dallas/Ft. Worth CBS affiliate brings us this horribly written report (and video) on a GameStop robbery in Arlington, Texas. Surveillance video shows one robber entering the store with his gun drawn, and the store clerk heads to the back room as ordered. Another robber digs around for a shopping bag to nab consoles (or, as the article says, 'high-end video equipment'), and not money. These guys know their stuff! They must know that the value of a couple of arm-loads of PS3s and Xbox 360s will far outweigh that of whatever cash is in the register.

One of the boys enters the store and is forced to the ground by the gunman. The other boy follows suit and hits the floor. As the robbers leave, they pass a woman entering the store who may be the boys' guardian. She promptly makes a phone call.

"It's certainly concerning to us when someone walks in, in broad daylight, armed with a weapon, forcing customers to the ground," said Christy Gilford, Arlington Police Department. "That's exactly why we are releasing this information."


Authorities have already captured one robber, but are still looking for the other. Anyone with information about the robbery or the second suspect is asked to contact Arlington police.

It took all the restraint I have not to use Chad Warren's likeness in this post.

[Via CBS 11]


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Butmac's Avatar
Butmac at 08/01/2007 11:00
Stealing PS3s at gun point?

That's so 8 months ago.
MrJunko's Avatar
MrJunko at 08/01/2007 11:01
I think a well deserved "Haw Haw" is in order.
Lord_Satorious's Avatar
Lord_Satorious at 08/01/2007 11:13
That'll show 'em. Don't shop at GameStop, thugs are always ripping those joints off. Soon they'll be a hangout for dopefiends and crackwhores.
Professor Pew's Avatar
Professor Pew at 08/01/2007 11:19
So robberies are only bad when there sre 2 boys shopping there? The horror!
Coonskin05's Avatar
Coonskin05 at 08/01/2007 11:24
I think people are robbed everytime they shop at a Gamestop.
Ritalin Twitch's Avatar
Ritalin Twitch at 08/01/2007 11:25
In soviet russia you rob gamestop?
brainderailment's Avatar
brainderailment at 08/01/2007 11:27
Shop at mom&pop gameshop! I give the gamestop the finger. That opinion has nothing to do with the robbery, just my former employment with them.
OutrageousToob's Avatar
OutrageousToob at 08/01/2007 11:27
Arlington? Like... Hank Hill Arlington?
MrJunko's Avatar
MrJunko at 08/01/2007 11:30
@ Ritalin Twitch

I believe the line would be:

"In Soviet Russia, Gamestop ROBS YOU!"

Of course Gamestop robs us everyday, taking food and water out of our childrens mouths. But thats neither here or there.
Mxyzptlk's Avatar
Mxyzptlk at 08/01/2007 11:32
You mean video games didn't magically teach them how to subdue the robbers?
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Tristero at 08/01/2007 11:49
So this is either the coolest or lamest story ever, I can't decide:

A couple of years ago I was robbed at gunpoint in front of a movie theater. I don't want to go into everything that happened here, but it was a nasty and unpleasant experience. After I had filled out the police reports I immediately went home to decompress and wind down a little.

I called my girlfriend on the phone, but I didn't want to tell her until we were in person so that she wouldn't get too worried.

I was pretty shaken up at the idea of almost dying and I didn't know what to do with myself. So, and I'm pretty sure Chad Concelmo would be feeling me on this, I fired up the old SNES and played about three hours straight of Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island. It was like a warm hug from a friend, while I was waiting for some real human interaction. It was one of those few moments where I saw video games as more than a hobby. It totally calmed me down and made me feel at peace with everything that happened.

So wait a minute . . . video games can actually combat the trauma of violence? I'm confused here. I thought they were supposed to turn me into a maniac.
Samit Sarkar's Avatar
Samit Sarkar at 08/01/2007 11:50
@OutrageousToob: Actually, the setting for King of the Hill is the fictional town of Arlen, Texas.
John Martone's Avatar
John Martone at 08/01/2007 12:25
Aww, I miss Arlington now.

*waves hands* Thats my baby!
fearian's Avatar
fearian at 08/01/2007 12:30
@ MrJunko:

thats the point... gamestop robs you. but in soviet russia, YOU rob GAMESTOP. the pun here being that, aha, yes, two men did rob gamestop!

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
Skallah's Avatar
Skallah at 08/01/2007 12:37
Jack Thompson was right...


:)
Myrmidon16's Avatar
Myrmidon16 at 08/01/2007 12:45
actually, they got better treatment than if they went in when it wasnt gettin robbed
Blazingluke's Avatar
Blazingluke at 08/01/2007 13:13
All violence roots from America's America: TEXAS! BAN TEXAS!!!

But seriously though, there's something wrong with the kids' families.
s0lesurviv0r's Avatar
s0lesurviv0r at 08/01/2007 13:19
That's my closest gamestop, I'm glad noone was hurt.
demon_beast82's Avatar
demon_beast82 at 08/01/2007 13:42
I wonder if gamers would rather get shot than give up their copy of halo 3?
Cokeman170's Avatar
Cokeman170 at 08/01/2007 13:43
Bobby i tell you what, if you play one of those garsh darned videa games again, im kicking your ass.
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Lowtax at 08/01/2007 14:01
Ok? Come to Memphis? We're known for BBQ, music, violent crime, and also, cocks. Seriously maybe it's because crap EXACTLY like this is on the evening news about once a month so this doesn't suprise my face off.


BBQ SO GEWD IT Haxx0r UR m0m
Chadwarden should come to Memphis and try his luck on that car....see how long he has it. That kid is about as ghetto as the suburbian home he lives in.
Professor Pew's Avatar
Professor Pew at 08/01/2007 14:04
@Tristero: but what if the only game you had lying around was Superman 64?
StriderS's Avatar
StriderS at 08/01/2007 14:40
Probably easier said then done, but when the robbers left, I would've grabbed some stuff and left too.
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Orionsaint at 08/01/2007 14:56
I hate that video report. "Two boys" of course it's two boys. Only kids play video games. Duh! Also the way the news reporter talks, like it's 1983. "They robbed video game equipment" stereo equipment, what? I think they robbed an Atari and Coleco Vision as well. *rolls eyes*
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Pedro Blandino at 08/01/2007 15:22
dude, i think it the same place and same guys.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4DBF_Y72ik

DARE TO COMPARE!
SniperFodder's Avatar
SniperFodder at 08/01/2007 17:37
The irony, if this were the UK they would go to jail and be given consoles...is that like a paradox?
Juthan's Avatar
Juthan at 08/01/2007 17:40
@ Lowtax: I am in Memphis, too.

"BBQ SO GEWD IT Haxx0r UR m0m"

heh 'tis true!

"crap EXACTLY like this is on the evening news about once a month so this doesn't suprise my face off"

Only "once a month" here in Memphis? Turn on your TV more often. heh
Jchobot's Avatar
Jchobot at 08/01/2007 17:49
When I was working at EB Games by my house (right before they switched over), they got robbed 2 days after I quit working there (I quit because my husband at the time was afraid I'd be robbed).

Scary.
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whatyousay at 08/01/2007 17:53
Haha! Yay for my hometown! I'm so glad I never had to go work at one of the Arlington stores. I heard that the one on Cooper St. is hell. One guy got his knee busted in by robbers, but he did try to run so they company didn't pay for his hospital bills.

But, yeah, people try to rob Gamestop all the time so I don't see how this is big news.
Robert's Avatar
Robert at 08/01/2007 19:34
I live in Arlington! Woot. ANY PUBLICITY IS GOOD PUBLICITY RITE? RITE??? LOL
free touch's Avatar
free touch at 08/01/2007 21:19
um... Jack Thompson's quest is now fail. Because, given his awesome ideas on videogames, the two boys held at gunpoint should've known how to defend themselves, and not care much, since they had extra lives left. Unless they only play nintendo games ZING!
moominsean's Avatar
moominsean at 08/01/2007 21:25
seriously...who wrote that story? a fourth grader? that is embarrassing. someone should be fired, or given inside detention during recess, or something.
Tino's Avatar
Tino at 08/01/2007 23:18
My local gamestop had a double murder in it way back in the day. The manager/assistant manager were shot and killed and only money was taken.

Blah. Knew the guys. =\
liqideos's Avatar
liqideos at 08/01/2007 23:55
You know it's slow news day when...

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