Tuesday, October 6, 2015

"Police: Men Stuffed 23 Lobster Tails Down Pants Admit Stupidity"

From Racine County Eye:

 By Heather Asiyanbi in Police and fire · October 6, 2015 · No comments

"Mount Pleasant police say two Racine men attempted to steal 23 lobster tails from Aldi’s by stuffing them down their pants and are now facing theft charges.
 
"Anemencio Delacruz, 38, and David Starks, 46, were charged Monday in Racine County Circuit Court. Delacruz was charged with one misdemeanor count each of obstruction and theft. If convicted he faces up to 18 months in prison and/or up to $20,000 in fines. Starks was charged with one misdemeanor count each of obstruction, theft, and bail jumping. If he is convicted, he faces up to 2-1/3 years in prison and/or up to $30,000 in fines.
 
"According to the criminal complaint, officers were called at 1:47 p.m. Friday to Aldi’s, 6925 Durand Avenue, for a report of shoplifting in progress. While police were en route, dispatch advised that the suspects – later identified as Delacruz and Starks – were leaving the store and headed through the parking lot toward Walmart. Witness provided descriptions of both men.

"Officers say store employees told them Delacruz and Starks were seen stuffing lobster tails down their pants and into their coat sleeves. This is not an uncommon occurrence, workers said,"

Read more:  http://racinecountyeye.com/police-men-stuffed-23-lobster-tails-down-pants-admit-stupidity/


Lobster tails?  I would have gone after some steaks.

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