Normally, it takes a third party to blame a crime on a video game. A sensationalist tabloid, or a stuffy politician. Not in Zachary Burgessā case, though, the 20 year-old only too happy to blame his own actions on Grand Theft Auto
Police report that early on Saturday morning, Burgess jumped into a car in a parking space and drove off, despite the fact a female passenger was still inside the vehicle.
He smashed into āseveral other carsā before the lady escaped. Police also say that Burgess was caught when witnesses got hold of him and held him down until the cops arrived on the scene.
Local media say Burgess told authorities he āwanted to see what it would be likeā to play Grand Theft Auto āin real lifeā.
Hint: it also ends in prison when youāre caught, though sadly your sentence now plays out in real-time.
BRPD: Kidnapping, vehicle theft suspect claimed video game tie [WBRZ]
