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Pair caught after string of adult book store robberies
Houston Chronicle ^ | 12/19/2008 | DANE SCHILLER

Posted on 12/19/2008 4:39:08 PM PST by TheMom

A pair of reputed stick-up artists hit as many as 23 Houston businesses, mostly adult book stores, as they made off with customers' wallets and cell phones, and, police say, didn't hesitate to grab items off the rack while making their getaways.

Investigators are still searching for victims who may be sheepish about coming forward after being robbed in places that specialize in adult entertainment, including racy movies and lingerie. "We want to know if there are any citizens out there who have not reported being a victim of a robbery," Houston police Sgt. Ron Pinkerton, said Friday. That same veil of awkwardness may have made the businesses appealing targets as industry officials said many customers prefer to spend cash rather than use credit cards.

Officers are expected to spend the next few days sorting through dozens of phones, as well as wallets, keys and other items they found, after the two accused robbers were quietly arrested Wednesday.

Jeffery Dawayne Busby, 25, and Andrew Lee Bruner, 40, were caught about 24 hours after their last alleged hold up, when officers swarmed a house in the 2200 block of Russell. Busby has a lengthy, but petty criminal record. Bruner was sentenced to 13 years for aggravated robbery in 1989.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: robbery; scumbags
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Not all stores were "adult" stores.
1 posted on 12/19/2008 4:39:09 PM PST by TheMom
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The store that TheGirl works at was one of the stores that were robbed, while she was working. (She does not work in an adult store).

Yesterday I took her and a coworker to the police station to identify these scum bags. It took two hours.

Local news showed a picture of these guys ~ are are dirt ugly.


2 posted on 12/19/2008 4:41:24 PM PST by TheMom
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To: TheMom

She was ticked off and wouldn’t give up her phone!


3 posted on 12/19/2008 4:43:04 PM PST by Eaker (I am Going to Give B. Hussein O. The Very Same Respect the Media Gave George Bush.)
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To: TheMom
are are dirt ugly.

ugh . . . they are dirt ugly.

4 posted on 12/19/2008 4:47:10 PM PST by TheMom
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To: TheMom; Eaker

And just WHERE was Uzi Girls Uzi ???......Hmmmmmmmmmmm ???

She would have waxed their sorry butts but good ....when will she be CHL age ??

Tell her I said practice with this until she can carry !

http://www.sockandawe.com/


5 posted on 12/19/2008 4:49:48 PM PST by Squantos (Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet)
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I bet they were Amish.

Those Amish are nothing but trouble with those beards and buggies.

Doom on 'em.

I'm glad TheGirl is OK.

6 posted on 12/19/2008 4:50:25 PM PST by humblegunner (Where my PIE at, fool?)
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To: TheMom

I’m betting your daughter was pleased they were caught so promptly.


7 posted on 12/19/2008 4:51:11 PM PST by TASMANIANRED (TAZ:Untamed, Unpredictable, Uninhibited.)
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To: Eaker; TheMom
Glad TheGirl's okay.

Work's Law: equal distribution of the sons o bitches.

Sad she had to meet up with em.

8 posted on 12/19/2008 4:51:59 PM PST by glock rocks (Keep the change.)
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To: TheMom

Throw the whole Penile code at them!


9 posted on 12/19/2008 4:54:09 PM PST by babble-on
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To: Squantos

That’s just sick and wrong.

Well that, and I only scored one.

One.

Sheesh.


10 posted on 12/19/2008 4:54:17 PM PST by glock rocks (Keep the change.)
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To: TheMom

I just saw that a little while ago on the news...I didn’t know she was on the receiving end of one of their crimes...

Glad TheGirl is ok...

Tell me when you and Eaker are going to get her licenced to carry in this state???

I know she’s got the gift, and has been taught well in that regard...

I figure you guys should go check in with “El Gato”...Last I heard his daughter is teaching some of those classes...FYI...


11 posted on 12/19/2008 4:58:41 PM PST by stevie_d_64
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To: humblegunner

As a former Amish electrician I take offense to that line of talk “skippy” !........:o)

Bet ya at age 21 plus 39 days The Girl has her CHL after this......glad they didn’t hurt her or those asshats would have had some very badass pissed off medieval unofficial uncles on their trail in a manner that would have had a cheap ending for TX criminal system.


12 posted on 12/19/2008 4:59:36 PM PST by Squantos (Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet)
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To: glock rocks

LOL....All in fun ! Besides he deserves a whack after bailing the UAW’s sorry ass out of hot water.


13 posted on 12/19/2008 5:00:45 PM PST by Squantos (Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet)
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To: TheMom

So sorry to hear this scum hit so close to home for you. But, am glad they were apprehended and I certainly am thankful that TheGirl is okay.


14 posted on 12/19/2008 5:01:09 PM PST by Wneighbor
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She cannot get her CHL for another 2-1/2 years. Santa is getting her a tazer for Christmas.


15 posted on 12/19/2008 5:03:14 PM PST by TheMom
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To: humblegunner

My understanding is they are Louisiana Amish.


16 posted on 12/19/2008 5:04:22 PM PST by TheMom
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To: TASMANIANRED

She was surprised.


17 posted on 12/19/2008 5:05:22 PM PST by TheMom
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To: glock rocks

She was ticked off the next morning.


18 posted on 12/19/2008 5:06:24 PM PST by TheMom
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To: TheMom

What girl? I read the whole article and did not see a girl mentioned.


19 posted on 12/19/2008 5:06:44 PM PST by Red_Devil 232 (VietVet - USMC All Ready On The Right? All Ready On The Left? All Ready On The Firing Line!)
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To: TheMom

Ahhhh, yes...The less-than-lethal alternative...

You guys are way too cool...

Make sure and tell her it would not be very nice to make someone sizzle like a piece of bacon on a hot skillet...

[snicker] Screw it!!! Up the voltage!!!


20 posted on 12/19/2008 5:08:56 PM PST by stevie_d_64
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To: TheMom

Get her a new Birth Certificate and a gun ! Tell her she can retire 2.5 years earlier and live to see it !


21 posted on 12/19/2008 5:09:40 PM PST by Squantos (Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet)
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To: Squantos

Check and check.


22 posted on 12/19/2008 5:10:53 PM PST by Eaker (I am Going to Give B. Hussein O. The Very Same Respect the Media Gave George Bush.)
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To: Wneighbor

Thanks so much.


23 posted on 12/19/2008 5:11:13 PM PST by TheMom
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To: Red_Devil 232

TheGirl is our daughter.


24 posted on 12/19/2008 5:12:42 PM PST by TheMom
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To: Squantos
Get her a new Birth Certificate

I heard that there is one in Kenya that ain't being used.

25 posted on 12/19/2008 5:13:16 PM PST by Eaker (I am Going to Give B. Hussein O. The Very Same Respect the Media Gave George Bush.)
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To: Eaker

Yeah but that would involve a call to prayer 5 times a day and rug and we all know what happens to those sorts.....


26 posted on 12/19/2008 5:14:27 PM PST by Squantos (Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet)
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To: Squantos
glad they didn’t hurt her or those asshats would have had some very badass pissed off medieval unofficial uncles on their trail in a manner that would have had a cheap ending for TX criminal system.

I'd still like a crack at them.

Recently came across a few cylinders of compressed gas I'd like to experiment with.

27 posted on 12/19/2008 5:15:04 PM PST by humblegunner (Where my PIE at, fool?)
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To: humblegunner

I have two 55 pound bags of coffee creamer.....with yer stuff and mine we could get em a birfday (sic) cake and some candles and lighten up their attitudes !


28 posted on 12/19/2008 5:17:26 PM PST by Squantos (Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet)
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Santa is getting her a tazer for Christmas.

We're just gonna have to experiment with that bad boy.

29 posted on 12/19/2008 5:19:25 PM PST by humblegunner (Where my PIE at, fool?)
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That is why Santa got an extra battery.


30 posted on 12/19/2008 5:32:35 PM PST by TheMom
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Eaker says they sell cattle prods at the victorias secret in the galleria ! Get her one of those !!


31 posted on 12/19/2008 5:37:59 PM PST by Squantos (Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet)
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To: TheMom; humblegunner; Squantos

Said extra battery.

32 posted on 12/19/2008 5:43:03 PM PST by Eaker (I am Going to Give B. Hussein O. The Very Same Respect the Media Gave George Bush.)
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To: humblegunner; Eaker; Squantos; TheMom
Santa is getting her a tazer for Christmas.

We're just gonna have to experiment with that bad boy.




Will this involve lemons and ballcaps?

33 posted on 12/19/2008 5:48:09 PM PST by glock rocks (Keep the change.)
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Will this involve lemons and ballcaps?

Is there another way to do it?

34 posted on 12/19/2008 5:54:02 PM PST by humblegunner (Where my PIE at, fool?)
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Glad TheGirl is ok and the thugs are locked up!

When the time comes for her to start to carry one, here is a nice piece:

Smith and Wesson 642 38SP, 2 Inch, Airweight, Laser Grips, Stainless Steel

Concealed hammer, lightweight, and accurate enough with a laser!

35 posted on 12/19/2008 5:54:25 PM PST by NYTexan
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To: NYTexan
Price: $622.99
Manufacturer: SMITH AND WESSON INC
Manufacturer Item #: 163811
Impact Item #: 022188638110
Out of stock, accepting orders.

Thank you Hussein Obama.

36 posted on 12/19/2008 5:59:41 PM PST by Eaker (I am Going to Give B. Hussein O. The Very Same Respect the Media Gave George Bush.)
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To: TheMom

Glad TheGirl is okay, TheMom.


37 posted on 12/19/2008 6:09:49 PM PST by laurenmarlowe
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To: Eaker
Yep, the Kenyan sure has done wonders for the gun sales in this country.

Did see a couple of those revolvers at the Fort Worth gun show last month for about $25 more than that price.

Every dang gun was expensive...and ammo too!

38 posted on 12/19/2008 6:10:49 PM PST by NYTexan
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To: TheMom
The story was just on the local news, channel 13.

They showed the mugshots.

Those are some ugly lookin' Amish dudes!

39 posted on 12/20/2008 4:34:19 AM PST by humblegunner (Where my PIE at, fool?)
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To: NYTexan

Exactly what I bought for the Mrs!


40 posted on 12/20/2008 5:33:59 AM PST by crghill (Postmillenial, theonomic, presuppositional, covenantal Calvinist! Let reconstruction begin!)
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To: TheMom

The perps.

41 posted on 12/20/2008 5:38:38 AM PST by csvset
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I’m glad TheGirl was not injured and glad those creeps were caught!


42 posted on 12/20/2008 9:00:28 AM PST by RikaStrom (Bitter? who me? Nah, I'm just clinging to my guns!)
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To: csvset

They look to me like unemployed hedge fund managers.


43 posted on 12/20/2008 9:06:37 AM PST by MARTIAL MONK
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See post #41 for a pic of the scum bags.

The skinny dude (Bruner) is the asshat that held a gun to TheGirls head & the one that she still thinks she could have taken down and stopped the robbery.

After the 24th (which is when Santa delivers the tazer), her workplace will not get robbed while she is working.


44 posted on 12/20/2008 6:25:46 PM PST by TheMom
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Jeffery Dawayne Busby,

There is that Wayne middle name giveaway. ('Da' is the definite article, you know what Ahm sayin?)

45 posted on 12/20/2008 6:31:45 PM PST by Revolting cat! (Everytime they open their mouth they shoot themselves in the foot.)
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Santa is getting her a tazer for Christmas.

Nothing says "Happy Birthday, Jesus" like 50,000 volts. Happy she wasn't harmed. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

46 posted on 12/20/2008 6:33:59 PM PST by Tijeras_Slim
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To: TheMom

Glad to hear the girl got through this with no injuries. What type and of what voltage is the new stun gun? I have one @ 300,000 and one @ 500,000 volts. Both come in real handy when the JRT gets one of his attitudes.


47 posted on 12/20/2008 6:42:12 PM PST by eastforker
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To: TheMom

LOL.....unless she’s a master of Krav Maga I think she did good if the asshat had the drop on her with the pistola on her noggin. But I like the way she thinks !.......:o)

The Girl is a tough cookie ! She did good !


48 posted on 12/20/2008 6:51:51 PM PST by Squantos (Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet)
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Happy Birthday Jesus . . . save me from the scum bag sinners!

http://www.beststungun.com/streetwise-mini-stun-gun.html


49 posted on 12/20/2008 7:02:30 PM PST by TheMom
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I received a text message from her at 5:30 the next morning ~ she was pissed off, talking about how she could have taken that scumbag down.

Now that Santa is getting her a tazer for Christmas . . . that store will not ever get robbed while she is working. And if asshat’s try it . . . they will be quivering in the corner. TheGirl don’t play . . .


50 posted on 12/20/2008 7:08:56 PM PST by TheMom
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