Friday, January 4, 2008

Comissioner, put out the bat signal


The local authorities have just issued a request for the public’s help in solving a recent crime. They feel that considering the nature of this crime, quick and timely action is required to bring safety to the entire area and justice to the victims. Here is their report:

Victims: Shaina and Michael Burgoyne

Suspect: Simply Photography Co. and all associated personnel

Dates of criminal activity: 06/08/07 – present

Details of Crime:
The Burgoynes had hired the suspect to photograph the day of their wedding. A fair price was negotiated and agreed upon by both parties for the photography services as well as a specified number of prints developed professionally and a cd of all photograph proofs taken that day for the Burgoynes to use at their discretion. On the day of the wedding the photographs were taken. The week following the professional prints were developed, the proof cd distributed, and all payment received in full . In December the Burgoynes opened the proof cd for the first time. It contained 2 files: Bridals and Wedding. The bridals contained pictures of Mrs. Burgoyne taken before the wedding. The Wedding file however contained pictures of another bride, presumably another client of the suspect. No pictures of the actual wedding day were to be found anywhere on the disk.
The Burgoyne’s have attempted to contact the suspect in order to remedy the error, but have been unsuccessful. The suspect seems to have fled the area. The website indicates that the company has been shut down. The physical store is locked and inaccessible. The last known phone number is out of service. This leaves the Burgoynes without the pictures of their wedding day and without means for restitution of either product or payment.

The authorities fear that there is an unknown number of couples who have also been victimized.

If anyone has any information about the whereabouts of the suspect or where the missing wedding file may be they are asked to come forward immediately.

5 comments:

Joel said...

You've GOT to be kidding! That's crazy! How does that even happen? That's something I would see in a movie and say "That would never happen!"

Sarah Burgoyne said...

Holy Cow! That sucks! I have to admit to having some selfish feelings. I was looking forward to seeing some cute picture of my girls. I hope they apprehend the culprit and bring him to justice.

Becca Bell said...

Is there really a million dollar reward? If so, I'm going to quit my day job (watching my children) and look for the bad guys full time. Perhaps I'll employ my 3 year old as my assistant. He's very good at getting bad guys.

Unknown said...

Horrible!! I wish I could help... it sounds like you guys have searched everywhere!

Shannon Martino said...

You have to got to be kidding...that is ridiculous. I'm so sorry!