A New Jersey teenager has been charged with third degree burglary and a disorderly persons offense after stealing a PlayStation from his friend's home, selling it, and then obstructing the administration of justice after he was caught. His sentencing will be held on September 12.
The actual burglary took place on December 12, 2012, when Andrew Priestman, aged 19, walked into his friend's home, stole the PlayStation, and then went to local retail store to sell back the console and some games.
The original report, taken from the New Jersey Herald, doesn't specify what generation this PlayStation was. Given that a PlayStation One sells for just $10 on eBay, we hope that Mr. Priestman was at least smart enough to risk his future on a PlayStation 3. Still, however, even a PlayStation 4 will only get you about $450 on eBay. The penalty for third degree burglary in the state of New Jersey is three to five years in jail or prison, plus a $15,000 fine. The disorderly persons offense adds another six months of jail, as well as $1,000 in fines.
No console is worth these consequences.
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