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On April 10, Kumamoto Prefectural police announced the arrest of a 40-year-old man for stealing three tennis rackets and cases worth about 23,000 yen. However, while sporting goods can be resold for a profit, this suspect’s motives may not have been financial at all.
An investigation was launched into the theft which took place at the locker room of a men’s tennis team in a Chikugo City high school, on Aug 28, 2017. A trail of evidence eventually led police to the suspect who lived in the same city. He reportedly told them, “I like the smell of sweat that seeps into the racket handles.”
Strangely, the report didn’t say that he actually admitted to the crime, which would make his confession really awkward if he didn’t. Meanwhile, readers of the news online were somewhat sympathetic and a little fascinated by the suspect’s peculiar tastes.
“I was kind of with him until they said ‘men’s’ tennis club.”
“People are into all sorts of things, aren’t they.”
“Maybe he is a big Prince of Tennis fan and wanted a 4D experience.”
“So, what does he do with the rackets? I mean, where does he put them?”
“I say let him go. If that’s the thing he’s into, then he’s suffering enough.”
“If that’s his kink, then boxing or kendo gloves would be way better.”
It’s unclear why he was specifically into tennis racket handles. Perhaps something about the particular leather or rubber used in them reacted with the sweat to make that particular aroma that turned him on.
It’s also strange that this theft happened to be extremely similar to a recent incident in Tokyo. On March 15, a man in his 50s was arrested for stealing rubber boots used by guys in a poultry factory also because he liked their smell. It’s really suggesting there’s a lucrative demand for guy-sweat these days.
Source: Yomiuri Shimbun, Hamusoku
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commanteer
Everybody has their kinks. Stealing the rackets to sniff them indicates sickness. The desire to sniff them is just a kink. Chill out.
Do the hustle
And.... the creep of the week award goes to.... this freak!
JeffLee
I love the smell of tennis balls, especially fresh out of the can. The old rackets, made of wood and with leather grips, smelt a lot better than the new ones, like the interior of a vintage British sports car.
Pukey2
Either a straight man or a lesbian.
Anyway, rather this than soiled knickers.
sensei258
Sad that the closest thing he will ever have to being with a woman is sniffing sweaty tennis racket handles. I wonder what happened to as he was growing up
JapanFan
Sniffing tennis racket handles is a gateway. Next thing you know, he will be smelling sneakers and socks. And then, well this is a family paper.
Chico3
This guy is a piece of work off the court. I'm sure the loonie bin will SERVE him well.
Deadforgood
What a weirdo.
Realization
Give him a Job at tennis rackets & ball factory, I think he can do well.
Goodlucktoyou
Luckily he didn’t come to my boxing gym and sniff the gloves. If he was caught doing it there...
David Varnes
So I guess he was in 'love' with the handles. I wonder which policeman de'deuced' who the suspect was.
browny1
I'm thinking of putting my tardy wrist sweat bands on e-bay or ya-oku to get some needed golden week cash.
Gobshite
In other news, man arrested for steal used underwear because they improved his backhand! Some special kind of weirdos in Japan that's certain.