You forgot:

5) The thief realizes how much empeg costs, figures owner must have other neat/expensive gadgets at home, calls the owner to collect the reward for recovery ("...I found it in the bushes.... Where should I return it to?") Robs owner blind while not home.

-Trevor

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-Trevor

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Mk 2, Green 12GB, Tuner, 2.0b11, 080000349