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Collier County Sheriff's Office
Eric Louis Mazza
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A 23-year-old man was arrested Thursday on felony charges after Collier County Sheriff's deputies say he stole a laptop computer from the North Naples Country Club where he worked and then sold it to a pawn shop for cash.
Eric Louis Mazza of 8236 Ibis Cove Court was charged with grand theft, dealing in stolen property and defrauding a pawnbroker.
Arrest reports say Mazza entered the unlocked golf cart barn at Quail Creek Country Club, 13300 Valewood Drive, around 4 p.m. on Aug. 19 and stole an HP Pavilion laptop computer valued at $749.99.
Further investigation by deputies revealed that Mazza took the laptop to Capital Pawn Superstore, 1933 Davis Blvd., East Naples, on Aug. 20 and sold it in exchange for $175, reports said.
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"There is nothing wrong about stealing if you can get away with it."
----Eric Louis Mazza, muttered as he was handcuffed.
#1 Posted by babbas on September 5, 2008 at 10:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Pawn shops must make a killing.
#2 Posted by SandnSurf on September 5, 2008 at 12:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)
He must have listened to kid rock.
Steal everything.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpCADf...
#3 Posted by Biff on September 5, 2008 at 1:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Why was the lap top in the golf cart barn??????
#4 Posted by eaglebeak on September 5, 2008 at 1:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Dang Caucasians!
#5 Posted by mangy_coon on September 5, 2008 at 1:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Not everyone has to be a victim. This perp was caught because the owner of the laptop had identification information...followed by the CCSO processing the info...and lastly by the HONEST pawnbroker who did the right thing.
If we all take the time to protect our valuables then we won't be cast as victims, and we can put the criminals amongst us in jail.
#6 Posted by MarcoRobert on September 5, 2008 at 2:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
#6 - Biff, that was great.
My son loves Kid Rock. He will be released soon, then probation follows - hehe
For me, well big day at Coastland mall tom.
#7 Posted by news_hound1 on September 5, 2008 at 3:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Cutthroat go back and click on url it,s funny .steal everything is not the name of a song.
Your so shallow
#8 Posted by Biff on September 5, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Capital Pawn is one of the honest shops...as long as the items have serial numbers on them they will try to work in co-ordination with the police/sheriff's dept. The best thing any consumer can do is to register any electronics and traceable items so if something like this happens you can at least try to get them back...
and CTL I am a special *jewel*
#9 Posted by JustAnObserver on September 5, 2008 at 4:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Pawnbrokers who actually report stolen goods are few and far between.
The golf course was lucky to get the goods back!
#10 Posted by beetlejuice on September 5, 2008 at 5:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Cutt: Has your 'puter been stolen yet? Don't know how much longer we can wait!!!!
#11 Posted by cousinjed on September 5, 2008 at 5:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I love you Cutthroatliberal...........
How dare I call you shallow.
#12 Posted by Biff on September 5, 2008 at 7:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Darn, The smart ones' always get caught.Oh well.
I love the nite life,I gots' to boogie...
#13 Posted by newzhound2 on September 5, 2008 at 8:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Ooooh 2 cute...I wuv u 2 ctl...
Wuv the jerk who stole the laptop, too.
How many people get away with this every day?
#14 Posted by beetlejuice on September 5, 2008 at 9:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
What's the diff'wence between a laptop and a lapdance???:
LIPSTICK!!!
#15 Posted by Naplestango on September 5, 2008 at 10:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Nice one "Naplestango"
Shara did good with that.
#16 Posted by sunburnt on September 5, 2008 at 10:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)
As I was told by my father years ago, if you are going to steal, steal enough to retire on. Otherwise, your life will be ruined.
He also told me to be smart.
Obviously, this goon never had a father.
#17 Posted by volochine on September 6, 2008 at 1:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)
#23 Posted by The_Brooks: "And the "good news" folks is-unemployment is up-get acclimated to it-more crime coming to a neighborhood near you!"
And before you know it will be coming to a neighborhood of the Brooks... be careful out there. Coyotes, drainage pipes, Coconut Road interchange threats and now... *gasp* criminals.... oh my!
#18 Posted by jim09091 on September 6, 2008 at 2:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)
This kid screwed up and he will suffer the consequences of his actions. No one should judge or pass judgement on anyone. We don't know what goes on in people's lives and what pushes them to do the things they do. I am sure his family is suffering for what he did. I recently got sideswiped and the driver took off, he was illegal and I had to pay to repair my car. Police couldn't find him. This illegal could be trying to provide for his family and couldn't risk getting caught. I know he shouldn't be here to begin with but one never knows. We need to be less judgemental and focus on making things better in this world.
#19 Posted by gossiphurts on September 6, 2008 at 9:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)
It's only a matter of time, vato!
#20 Posted by NYEM on September 6, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)
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