January 28, 2004

Contact:

Lynn Kimbrough, 720-913-9025

DENVER MAN SENTENCED IN E-BAY THEFT

A 23-year-old Denver man is currently serving a 30-day jail term in the Denver County Jail as part of his sentence in an E-bay auction theft.

Shannon Spicer (DOB: 1-31-80) posted two cars for sale on the E-bay auction web site last March.  A man from Chandler, Arizona was the high bidder on a ’63 Chevy Impala and sent Spicer a deposit of $2500.  A man from Ontario, Canada was the high bidder on a ’71 Oldsmobile Cutlass and sent Spicer a deposit of $900.  Spicer never delivered either vehicle.  He was arrested in June and was charged with computer crime and theft.

Spicer eventually agreed to plead guilty to a felony count of forgery and make full restitution.  His sentenced included 90 days in jail with 60 days suspended, two years probation and $3400 restitution.

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