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This Guy Has My MacBook: The Twitter Stream

Here's the story of how Josh Kaufman recovered his stolen MacBook.

jmk @jmk
My MacBook was stolen. I haven't been able to get it back, so I thought I'd post some photos of the guy who has it: http://thisguyhasmymacbook.tumblr.com
Tue, May 31 2011 10:22:34
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jmk @jmk
Guy signing into his Google account on my MacBook. http://thisguyhasmymacbook.tumblr.com
Tue, May 31 2011 11:46:09
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jmk @jmk
I really don’t want to know what this guy is doing with my MacBook. http://thisguyhasmymacbook.tumblr.com
Tue, May 31 2011 13:20:51
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jmk @jmk
Just got off the phone with @seanpower who gave me some great advice about my MacBook situation. He's been there: http://storify.com/btballenger/man-tracks-stolen-laptop-thousands-of-miles-away
Tue, May 31 2011 14:09:07
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jmk @jmk
I'm sorry that I can't reply to all the mentions; I'm getting 10+ mentions a minute! Thanks for all the Twitter love, everyone!
Tue, May 31 2011 14:46:21
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jmk @jmk
Just spoke to someone in Oakland District 1 who may be able to help. Emailing them more information about my case... http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/CityCouncil/o/District1/a/Profile/index.htm
Tue, May 31 2011 16:27:24
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jmk @jmk
Just got off the phone w/ the Deputy Chief at the OPD Bureau of Investigation who apologized profusely to me and said they're following up!
Tue, May 31 2011 19:02:23
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jmk @jmk
Just spoke to two Oakland police officers who are going after my MacBook, RIGHT NOW.
Tue, May 31 2011 19:36:24
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jmk @jmk
Another post before the police (hopefully) nab this guy. Guy sleeping on the couch next to my MacBook: http://thisguyhasmymacbook.tumblr.com/post/6059987616/guy-sleeping-on-the-couch-next-to-my-macbook
Tue, May 31 2011 20:07:34
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jmk @jmk
ARRESTED! An Oakland police officer just called me to let me know that they arrested the guy in my photos! BOOYA!
Tue, May 31 2011 20:32:45
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jmk @jmk
The police used my evidence (email which pointed to a cab service) that he was a driver and tricked him into picking them up. Nice work OPD!
Tue, May 31 2011 20:36:42
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jmk @jmk
Sorry folks, the MacBook isn't currently on and/or connected to the Internet so I can't provide any photos of what's happening *right now*.
Tue, May 31 2011 20:46:26
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jmk @jmk
I'll be sure to post any new photos that come in if I see then on @hiddenapp.
Tue, May 31 2011 20:48:19
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jmk @jmk
It's been an exhilarating day, but I need to get off my (work) MacBook, see my gf and get some sleep. Good night, everyone. And thank you!
Tue, May 31 2011 21:22:09
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jmk @jmk
This just in: MacBook acquired by the OPD! The officer was so kind on the phone: "It's these kinds of partnerships that make things happen."
Tue, May 31 2011 21:43:25
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