[ # ] Microsoft Matches Reward for Xbox-less Missing Boy

/* Posted October 30th, 2008 at 8:28am */
/* Filed under Microsoft, News, Xbox */

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When Brandon Crisp’s parents confiscated his Xbox 360 on October 13, he decided to pack up and run away… probably so he could play some more Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare somewhere, like a friend’s house. But it’s been over two weeks now, long enough for any joke to be old, and the $25,000 (Canadian) reward offered by his parents has still not uncovered any information on the whereabouts of the boy. Hearing of this news, Microsoft has stepped in and offered to match the reward offered by his parents.

Microsoft stated, "Like everyone, we are deeply worried about the disappearance of Brandon Crisp. Law enforcement has contacted Microsoft about this matter and we are co-operating fully with them. We are unable to comment further on the nature of our co-operation because of the ongoing investigation."

It looks like the popo will probably be asking Microsoft to give up information on whether Crisp has logged into his Xbox Live account recently to play Call of Duty and who he has been in recent contact with. Getting the IP address of his connections could potentially lead to his whereabouts. As for the reward offered by Microsoft, it’s a nice gesture but really quite meaningless. Why not just tempt the 15-year-old boy with a brand new Xbox 360? It would be much cheaper, and might actually bring the kid out of hiding… that is if he hasn’t been kidnapped, or is still alive. That’s kind of important.

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