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It was inevitable, really.

We've seen quick-footed thieves swipe GPS units that eventually led to their arrest and a bank robber who didn't even bother to close his clamshell while holding up the joint. Now, in the latest example of thieves caught by stolen gadgets, it looks like the nifty $100 Eye-Fi card -- which automatically and wirelessly uploads images to the Web from any camera whenever it hits a Wi-Fi hotspot - - is really paying off.

According to Reuters, Long Island resident Alison DeLauzon had her entire stash of camera gear (over $1,000 worth) stolen while taking a load off in Florida. Upon returning home and checking things out, she noticed that all of the snapshots taken prior to the theft were uploaded to the Web, and, upon closer inspection, she even noticed a clear shot of the remarkably idiotic crook.

After syncing up with the boys in blue, all of the gal's equipment was eventually returned, and some semblance of normalcy was finally returned. How's that for a feel good story, huh? [Source: Reuters]

[Image courtesy of Al]

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