Deadbeat Dodges Justice After Faking Uncle’s Death to Sell Stolen Tech
Meet Josh Schuppert, the shameless thief from Newmarket, New Hampshire, caught red-handed trying to offload stolen broadcasting gear. His slick cover story? Claiming his uncle had died to disguise his dodgy sale and rake in quick cash.
Break-In and Botched Scam
Schuppert smashed into his old employer NH1.com, the digital home to eight New Hampshire and five Maine TV stations, and made off with expensive LiveU broadcasting units. These high-tech gadgets were stolen loot — but Josh tried to sell them overseas, claiming they came from his late uncle’s estate.
Faking Grief to Fool Buyers
Trolling a LiveU support group, Schuppert asked how much to sell the units for, playing the grieving nephew role. Some folks even offered “condolences” over his fake uncle’s death. But his scam hit a dead end.
Plan Crashes When Buyer Snitches
A sharp-eyed buyer got suspicious and alerted the rightful owners. LiveU staff in the UK and US checked the serial numbers — they were stolen! NH1 bosses confirmed Schuppert was spotted skulking near the building just before the break-in.
Police Step In – Charges Loom
Evidence linking Schuppert to the burglary, including online chats, has landed with Newmarket Police. Other stolen items have turned up in local pawn shops, confirming a string of thefts. Cops are now on the case, with criminal charges set to follow the low-life’s bungled scam.
