KENOSHA, Wis. -- Blame it on the video game.
A Wisconsin teen has told police the video game "Grand Theft Auto" inspired him to go steal cars.
The 19-year-old, Micah Zoerner, is charged with numerous counts of theft, burglary and auto theft involving about 100 vehicles. Two other teens were caught as well but have not been charged.
The teen was caught last week when police allegedly saw him breaking into vehicles at an apartment complex. Detectives said he told them he was inspired by the video game -- in which characters steal cars from parking garages and other areas.
A local town's police chief said the teen said actually going out and committing the crimes was "fun." The chief said he hopes the teen will rethink the meaning of the word.
A Wisconsin teen has told police the video game "Grand Theft Auto" inspired him to go steal cars.
The 19-year-old, Micah Zoerner, is charged with numerous counts of theft, burglary and auto theft involving about 100 vehicles. Two other teens were caught as well but have not been charged.
The teen was caught last week when police allegedly saw him breaking into vehicles at an apartment complex. Detectives said he told them he was inspired by the video game -- in which characters steal cars from parking garages and other areas.
A local town's police chief said the teen said actually going out and committing the crimes was "fun." The chief said he hopes the teen will rethink the meaning of the word.
