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Random Wed Apr 04 2007

"Gin and Tonic Bandit" Strikes again –– and Gets Caught.

Oh boy. This story made me snort coffee out of my nose this morning. What do you suppose the penalty is for skipping out on your check five times (other than being forced to pay for your meals, of course)? Also, how did the restaurant manage to let this guy get away four times?

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jocelyn / April 6, 2007 3:00 PM

definitely more than having to pay for your checks -- theft, is what it said in the article. yeah, i'd think maybe the second time you might not remember the guy, but the third time? no one remembers the guy's order? is he a mental patient? he keeps going back and doing the same thing? i'd try different restaurants, at least.

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