has anybody here actually seen that happen to a laptop at a Starbucks Not Starbucks, but yes, in plenty of public places. For a scummier example, Newham Genera

has anybody here actually seen that happen to a laptop at a Starbucks Not Starbucks, but yes, in plenty of public places. For a scummier example, Newham General hospital in London had a huge problem with people walking in to the A&E department and walking off with their computers. As far as I can tell, there are two types of theft: those of opportunity (addict needs a fix right now!) and those which are planned. I've seen a laptop being stolen without realising it before: well-dressed guy walked up to the table, unplugged, calmly packed it away, and walked out. Two minutes later the real owner comes in and asks if anyone's seen what happened. Sad, even lost the case!