In What Might Be the Most Idiotic Potter-Related News Ever…
Friday, August 8th, 2008This is nuts:
Wanted posters have gone up in New Zealand with a picture of Harry Potter star Robbie Coltrane.
Police have used his face because he looks very similar to a teenager who is suspected of committing a string of burglaries.
Under local laws, they’re not allowed to display a picture of the 16-year-old because he is underage.
Copies of the poster have been distributed to homes in the area, where police said residents have been targeted by the bike-riding teenager.
Below the heading ‘Wanted’ is the picture of Coltrane, underneath which are the words ‘Active burglar in this neighbourhood’.
The text below explains that the photo is of Coltrane and continues: “Robbie Coltrane is not the burglar but imagine him aged 16 with lank greasy hair and you have the picture.
Wow. Just when you think the world can’t get any stupider.
(Hat Tip: AF)
