Police say burglar logged into Facebook during theft, forgot to log out

A Lexington man was accused of breaking into a Lexington gym Monday. Managers said one of the ways they identified him was through Facebook. According to his arrest citation, Russell Sipe, 30, walked into the Workout 24/7 gymnasium off Mapleleaf Drive back in March. Gym management said they caught Sipe on surveillance cameras checking doorknobs throughout the facility. While inside, officers said he made several calls on the phone and used the computers. "What he did do, which is wonderful, is set up on Facebook and leave his Facebook page open and tell his buddies on instant message that he's breaking into workout anytime trying to steal whatever he could find," Cowden said. Before leaving, police said Sipe took a credit card, a small amount of cash, and a set of keys, according to police. The owner told officers Sipe's Facebook account was still up when he arrived the next morning...more