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Eastern Time (GMT-5:00) | Home -> Forums -> Lottery News -> Lottery winner retrieves stolen ticket Lottery winner retrieves stolen ticket Insider Buzz: Lottery winner retrieves stolen ticketIt was indeed a lucky day for a Washington, D.C. man who bought a winning $25,000 lottery ticket, had it stolen and got it back within a two-hour span. The man bought the ticket in a convenience store in northeast Washington and as he left, en route to the lottery offices to collect his prize, another man, who had been standing behind him, snatched the ticket and ran, the Washington Post said. Within two hours, officers arrested the alleged thief and reunited the victim with his ticket. Minutes later, the D.C. Lottery and Charitable Games Control Board had cut the man a check for his winnings, minus federal taxes, police said. Police had staked out the lottery offices and arrested a man and woman showed up to cash the ticket. The couple told police they were doing a friend a favor and, at police direction, called the friend and told him to join them. He did and was immediately arrested. UPI We'd love to see your comments here! Register for a FREE membership — it takes just a few moments — and you'll be able to post comments here and on any of our forums. If you're already a member, you can Log In to post a comment. 10 comments. Last comment 8 years ago by . Michigan United States Member #6016 July 27, 2004 266 Posts Offline | | Posted: September 3, 2004, 9:02 am - IP Logged | |
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United States Member #6800 September 3, 2004 95 Posts Offline | | Posted: September 3, 2004, 9:19 am - IP Logged | |
it sounds like a comedy of errors! lol | | |
OHIO United States Member #5421 June 30, 2004 786 Posts Offline | | Posted: September 3, 2004, 11:22 am - IP Logged | |
wow..they cut checks on the spot..i never won enoguh to go tot the office,,but didnt think they gave prizes ovr 5k so quick. A day without the presence of God, is a wasteful day.
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MD United States Member #1735 June 18, 2003 7162 Posts Offline | | Posted: September 3, 2004, 11:25 am - IP Logged | |
he was very lucky two times that day. Please keep your emotions to yourself if you win a large amount until you are in a safe area. He probably advertised out loud that he won a large sum. There are many desperate people who would do serious bodly harm to you for one third that amount. Big John says. You don't hit the number. The number hits you!!!! | | |
chicago United States Member #3746 February 10, 2004 384 Posts Offline | | Posted: September 3, 2004, 11:26 am - IP Logged | |
I would pummel that person into the ground once caught. I believe most states will cut checks right on spot as long as your provide social security info and stuff and the amount is either less than 50k or 25k. | | |
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The winner should try some Hot Lotto now that the jackpot is $10 million. | | |
Yinzer Country, PA United States Member #4139 March 18, 2004 2729 Posts Offline | | Posted: September 6, 2004, 8:12 pm - IP Logged | |
wouldn't be a bad idea. I've redone my website. Go to www.dr-ew.com. I kept a lot of the old stuff, and I've added some new stuff. Look for more new stuff in the coming weeks. | | |
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In other words, a good idea. | | |
Yinzer Country, PA United States Member #4139 March 18, 2004 2729 Posts Offline | | Posted: October 2, 2004, 2:56 am - IP Logged | |
very good. tomorrow, we'll discuss multiplication CASH. I've redone my website. Go to www.dr-ew.com. I kept a lot of the old stuff, and I've added some new stuff. Look for more new stuff in the coming weeks. | | |
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