Another stolen plane may be work of infamous teen burglar

crazyeddie said on February 28, 2010 at 6:48 PM

Leave your airplane fuel tank empty. Maybe that is not possible to keep water out. Smoking pot in your own home hurts no one. Stealing airplanes and damaging them does hurt others.

skippypotpiebaby said on February 13, 2010 at 5:06 AM

IT'S TIME TO GET THE F B I

dorcas said on February 13, 2010 at 1:03 AM

I live on Orcas Island, the buzz around town is that we are scared. We are hoping that Colton Harris-Moore doesn't have weapons, and we hope that no innocent people get hurt because of him. When he did his crime spree last summer, I was standing in the parking lot of my apt. building at 2:30 a.m., I had just moved into the building, I heard a noise at the bank next door, I called out "Who is there"? I didn't think much of it because I wasn't used to the noises, being it was a new place I had just moved into. I evidently scared him off, he was trying to break into the banks cash machine. I didn't call the police, my big mistake. Now the locals are saying they are going to run him over if they see him, they will shoot him on site if he comes onto their property. This jerk is causing too many problems, it is time he gets caught. He definitely doesn't need all the attention everyone is giving him. So if you report anything on him please don't give him any kind of credit what-so-ever.

cjcampbell said on February 12, 2010 at 3:54 PM

I would be interested in knowing why they think he made a dead-stick landing. By the way, learning to make a power-off landing is something that every beginning pilot is required to learn before he solos.

voiceofreason said on February 12, 2010 at 1:20 PM

I admire this kid in a generic sense. I am not condoning his crimes but at least he is a cut above most 18 year olds who spend all day on MySpace trying to outcool each other and get themselves tacky piercings and tattoos and look up to people on reality TV shows as role models. OTOH I bet he really rocked at those Grand Theft Auto games a few years back....

gritz said on February 12, 2010 at 11:23 AM

Cops are too busy making sure the coffee baristas are not letting their Tips be touched.

graham said on February 12, 2010 at 10:48 AM

To bad the punk did'nt stick the airplane into the side of a mtn, big crash & big fireball, case closed

graham said on February 12, 2010 at 10:45 AM

Nedd to take this little punk out with a ak-47 & don't waist taxpayer money for a trial or jail.

usfbullman said on February 12, 2010 at 10:27 AM

wow, this kid is on his way to a movie deal.

auburngirl said on February 12, 2010 at 10:22 AM

i really think its sad he didn't choose to use his brain to have a good life. I wonder what made him decide to be an outlaw. Maybe he decided to steal and run because he was outcasted by his community. I think we should think about that, because our sociaty creates more and more young people with social disfunction. We do not invest enough and care enough about our children. Why should they care if they hurt other people.

newlogin86 said on February 12, 2010 at 9:24 AM

Wait a guy couldnt face his boat anymore??? Like the boat did a crime and is a person?? Thats like not being able to drive your car cuz someone stole it and its returned to you?? How stupid

thecrankster said on February 12, 2010 at 9:13 AM

If they want to get the kid just put out a huge reward and get some national bounty hunters on the job. Keep in mind the guy is 6 foot 5 that's huge he cant even walk into a store. What he has been able to do is just amazing. I would love for someone to make a movie about his escapades.

billhicks said on February 12, 2010 at 8:11 AM

This reeks of a copycat. This kid cannot be that stupid. took the time to draw footprints and write C-YA? I don't think so. Where is the proof? I love blueberry cheesecake.

monkeylove said on February 12, 2010 at 8:00 AM

OK so a "kid" steals airplanes, breaks into homes and thumbs his nose at police on his Facebook account and the police can't find him. But they have no problem finding a cat that apparently urinated on a patrol officers motorcycle seat and execute it. If this was a police officers home or airplane that was violated they would have this "kid" by the next day...YOUR tax dollars hard at work.

reimiraa said on February 12, 2010 at 7:58 AM

I bet you if he is ever caught, hollywood will make a movie of his adventure. John Dillenger. The there was Catch me if you can. This guy is almost as unique as DC Cooper. Its not often there is elusive crooks in the PNW. Course i am lucky, i live on the east side of the mountains where he doesnt like to play.

stryker said on February 12, 2010 at 7:11 AM

No evidence? Just peoples gut feelings? "Sandy Brandt's husband saw it near the runway and knew something wasn't right. "Immediately he thought it was that Colton guy, or whatever is name is. Barefoot jerk," said Brandt." LAME

harbordog said on February 11, 2010 at 10:13 PM

Some people seem to be portraying this kid as a folk hero or Robin Hood. Doesn't quite seem like that when it's your hard earned stuff that's getting stolen. He needs a BFF behind bars.

kenpomaster said on February 11, 2010 at 8:44 PM

Well, when the time comes, cops are going to yell, "Freeze!" Then, they will shoot his @$$ because he will most likely pull out something. I guarantee.

boobiewah said on February 11, 2010 at 7:44 PM

If and when this kid gets caught, I will donate money to his defense fund. Hopefully the cops won't break any bones kicking the sh%@t out of him. Fairly likely, though... Who has he hurt? He steals food.

couggirl said on February 11, 2010 at 7:38 PM

This kid seems to have a death wish. Not to worry, it will come true if he continues on the path he is on, and the poor lawman who shoots him will have to live with the fact that he was forced to kill another human being. On one hand, you have to admire his guts, on the other you are shocked by his actions.It is a "Catch 22". What was he at the halfway house for anyway? Was he to clever for his own good? It is sad to see such a clever mind going so wrong. He could have made a good life before he started all this foolishment. Now he is looking at years in prison. It is sad. Yes, I know he has created vast amounts of property damage on his escapade, but it is still sad that such a bright young man is in this much troubel and costing the taxpayers so much $$$. I hope he is caught soon and can tell his side of this story. I, for one would love to hear it. As to not getting caught leaving Orcas, He was problably in Anacortes by the time they discovered the plane.

hawihi said on February 11, 2010 at 7:23 PM

I don't see anything heroic about this guy! He is just another cheapo 2nd story thief. If you check around there are a lot of them, and many getting away with it on a regular basis. If you have been around light airplanes at all you know it don't take that much to solo one. I saw a guy in Alaska win a Super Cub shooting dice at the bar one night. Next morning he and a friend took it for a ride. Messed it up some on landing but walked away. It was HIS first flight. So, no big deal there! I am supprised the Feds aren't after him. Fed. offence to bugger up someones airplane. If they really wanted to put him out of business, just put a bounty on him. Ya know, $50.00 alive -$5000.00 dead. Be gone in no time!

inforelife said on February 11, 2010 at 7:09 PM

Keep up the good work Colton, Your my hero!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

honestahol said on February 11, 2010 at 7:07 PM

I wonder who's going to look stupid when he gets caught finally.

blankingout said on February 11, 2010 at 7:03 PM

When I was Colton's age they would say we can become cops, or criminals. Today, what I'm saying is this: when you're facing a loaded gun, what's the difference?

withane said on February 11, 2010 at 6:38 PM

Where is D.B. Cooper when we need him?

frankguy said on February 11, 2010 at 6:33 PM

Omg, him and his mother WILL get a book deal!

collegeguy said on February 11, 2010 at 6:25 PM

Not really that smart. I certainly wouldn't want him with the CIA or government, he would rob you blind before he actually did anything for you, even worse than the crooks in power, Kenpo and blanking, he is just doing this and getting bolder and bolder because of the attention he is getting. He will eventually slip up and get caught. But it is difficult to catch anyone who is actively trying to evade authorities.

repetivity said on February 11, 2010 at 6:20 PM

He demonstrates the value of the money we spend on our very high quality law enforcement. Funny how they can't seem to find the "bad guys" but when they do, they shoot them in the back! (RE: Portland Police)

hdcaesar said on February 11, 2010 at 6:17 PM

Well, lets hope this idiot doesn’t kill himself or someone else before he is finally brought to justice....

whomadewho said on February 11, 2010 at 5:31 PM

NWCN deals in comedy now :-) If it was him HE is the brightest punk 18 year old I ever met, although he is in a heep of doo doo. With that being said, the boy needs to stop distroying property and stand up like a man and face the man........ OH never mind,,,, They'll just SHOOT HIM !!!!!!! Grief :(

blankingout said on February 11, 2010 at 5:28 PM

Colton! Colton! Pay this guy lots of money to work for the government!

ericaasahan said on February 11, 2010 at 5:25 PM

Bond...James Bond!!! USM should enlist this kid to hunt Obama Bin Laden!

clear2copy said on February 11, 2010 at 5:25 PM

He's going to cry like a little baby when they catch him..he'll be blubbering in front of a judge..it'll be classic tv

mikthrac said on February 11, 2010 at 5:14 PM

@robertlhartman I remember the Pretender, that was a good show! He totally is like that guy! The kid is amazing....someones got to be helping him.... I wonder what they will do with him when or if they catch him...

morganthomas said on February 11, 2010 at 4:52 PM

Hey Shadfly. How do you think the government will catch this kid? They can't even catch people walking into the back door of the White House.

morganthomas said on February 11, 2010 at 4:48 PM

Did anyone think to watch the ferry boats,marinas and private boats and maybe catch this punk?

robertlhartman said on February 11, 2010 at 4:35 PM

Anyone remember that television show ...."The Pretender" This seems very much like it. Also what if this kid is an escaped genetically modified Super intelligent experiment of the military and their specimen had escaped. That is after they made up the story of a half way house and his mother in a trailer.

thunderbird3 said on February 11, 2010 at 4:22 PM

can't catch this punk? ridicuoluos!

pubcrawler said on February 11, 2010 at 4:22 PM

"Catch me if you Can?" That was a good one, but I'm thinking more like 'Ned Kelley.'

sharkbeight said on February 11, 2010 at 4:18 PM

I hope he augers this plane into a mountain side.

rain264 said on February 11, 2010 at 4:12 PM

Ha, because it is a stolen airplane, it is being suggested as Colton? If it is, good for him for being 18 years old and continuing to outsmart the fumbling fools still trying to catch him. Maybe the sheriff's department should clam up until they catch either Colton and/or the person who stole the plane. The more they say, the dumber they are looking.

think said on February 11, 2010 at 4:11 PM

That photo should be made into a dart-board. I'd buy one!

millkirk said on February 11, 2010 at 3:43 PM

Shadfly..........you hit the nail on the head,.

collegekid said on February 11, 2010 at 3:41 PM

This kid is amazing....In tons of trouble, but amazing.

shadfly said on February 11, 2010 at 3:39 PM

We are a nation that is always on the look out for terrorists and here is an 18 year old kid that keeps stealing planes?????? You would think after the first stolen plane our government would do whatever to find him.

dahoob said on February 11, 2010 at 3:35 PM

I think it would be much more impressive if he stole an aircraft carrier from Bremerton.

millkirk said on February 11, 2010 at 3:17 PM

I am sure that he saw and loved the movie........Catch Me If You Can.

organdonor said on February 11, 2010 at 3:13 PM

I can't believe he hasn't been caught yet.

ddw3579 said on February 11, 2010 at 3:09 PM

I'll offer him free flying lessons. So he quits damaging aircraft and can at least park them.

kenpomaster said on February 11, 2010 at 2:37 PM

Well, this kid thinks he's James Bond! So before MI6 does, get him work for US govt.!!!!!!!

jenasal said on February 11, 2010 at 2:26 PM

Sorry this kid is brilliant how does a 18 year old do all this and not get caught no wonder police are kicking themselves, they are being out smarted once again.

kenpomaster said on February 11, 2010 at 1:52 PM

Hey, CIA. Hire this kid.