The Florida Union-Times
today reported on one Grand Theft Auto player whose experience with the game led to fairly serious consequences.
Anthony S. Jones, a 27 year-old Jacksonville resident, was at home playing the game with a child he when called a co-worker at the Cross Creek Barbeque Restaurant. At one point, while on the call, he apparently told the child, "There\'s a bomb in the building. There\'s a bomb in the building. Everyone needs to get out!"
Jones has explained that he was referring to the game, but the words were taken very seriously by his co-worker, whose night manager notified police. The restaurant was evacuated and searched for explosives, though none were found.
On Monday Jones was arrested on charges of making a false report about a bomb or explosive, which counts as a second-degree felony, and carries a maximum penalty of up to 15 years jail time.
As of Tuesday, Jones is still in jail, held at $5,003 bail. His case is scheduled next month.
Please remember to practice safe gaming, kids: don\'t sit too close, take a break every half hour, and don\'t make false bomb threats in earshot of barbeque restaurants.
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