'Auto Theft' tattoo tips police (Reuters) Updated: 2006-09-21 22:49 VANCOUVER - A Canadian man's apparent fondness for
the video game "Grand Theft Auto" has led to his arrest in connection with an
auto theft, police said on Wednesday.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said Shylo Kujawski -- who has "Grand Theft
Auto" prominently tattooed on his back -- was spotted acting suspiciously in a
Vancouver suburb where several stolen cars had been reported.
Using the tattoo to identify Kujawski as a convicted auto thief, police said
they then set up a stakeout that nabbed him attempting drive away in a stolen
car.
Police said during the stakeout they also watched Kujawski thwart his own
attempt to drive away in another stolen vehicle by accidentally disabling the
car with the owner's steering wheel lock.
Kujawski, of no fixed address, has been charged with possession of stolen
property in connection with an auto theft, as well as breach of probation and
driving while suspended.
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