Cops: CSI-Lovin’ Student Takes Down Sticky-Fingered Hall Monitor October 28, 2009 3:56 PM | permalink

Who says the “boob tube” is dumbing-down America?  One nerdy student’s love of  CSI helped her bust a burglar who was lifting loot from school lockers.

 

School officials dismissed complaints from Tiana Rapp (yes, that’s her real name) when she told them about $150  being pilfered from her gym locker. But when she was hit again for $40, the 17 -year old knew she had to take matters into her own hands.

 

Rapp set up a video camera in the locker across from hers and within 12 minute, police say she had her suspect.  Linda Cubano, 54, the school hall monitor, had allegedly used a master key to steal students' belongings.

 

Cubano (pictuerd)  blamed the economy for her thievery, claiming she stole from the kids because her husband lost his job and she was  trying to make ends meet, according to cops.

 

OK, what I really want to know is what is a 17-year old doing carrying around that much cash?

 

Rapp’s other hobbies include forensics, acing the SAT’s and AP Psychology.  

 

I see a comeback for the ABC After School Special on the horizon.