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Howard High School Computer Investigation

Posted: Feb 04, 2010 5:23 PM

Updated: Feb 05, 2010 12:22 AM

Stolen laptops on the way to restoration

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A major break has happened in the computer thefts case from Howard School. Police have made an arrest and he's a city employee.

Michael Douglas is a City Parks and Recreation employee. He's not actually charged with the theft.

But police say he was buying the stolen computers and selling them to other city employees.

He told police he bought 4 of the stolen computers from someone in front of the Half Note Club on M-L-K Boulevard, for 9-hundred dollars.

Today teachers, students and staff are just happy police are finally cracking this case.

Howard High School Principal Paul David Smith says, "We are just glad to get our computers back for the kids. That's who we purchased them for, that's who uses them is the students."

Last month someone broke into Howard twice and stole laptops, mp3 players and a d-v-d player.

Douglas has been relieved of duty at the South Chattanooga Recreation Center.

Police say a tip to Crimestoppers led them to this arrest and they urge you to call 698-3333 if you have any more information.