The professor was bluffing [0]. Apparently it was deemed a random theft [1]. [0]: https://www.engadget.com/2005-04-25-laptop-thief-not-scared-by-berkeley-prof

The professor was bluffing [0]. Apparently it was deemed a random theft [1]. [0]: https://www.engadget.com/2005-04-25-laptop-thief-not-scared-by-berkeley-profs-made-up-threats.html https://www.engadget.com/2005-04-25-laptop-thief-not-scared-... [1]: https://www.berkeley.edu/news/media/releases/2005/09/15_laptop.shtml https://www.berkeley.edu/news/media/releases/2005/09/15_lapt...