A Georgia man tried to take dine-and-dash to the next level, claiming he was having a medical emergency and calling 911 to bail on his Red Lobster bill.
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Many of us have (allegedly!) been there... or have a friend of a friend who has. You sit down for a nice meal, indulging in something decadent and buttery. Something like seafood, with a heaping serving of Red Lobster's signature rolls, for instance. Then, after you've slurped up your last bit of shrimp linguini and guzzled down a bottomless soda or six... something hits you.
You forgot your wallet.
Hey, okay, maybe you left it at home on purpose. Let's not focus on that right now.
You nonchalantly gather yourself, perhaps adjusting your belt to account for your distended belly. Then, checking to see if anyone is really paying attention first, you get up and dart for the door, never looking back.
According to WSB-TV Atlanta, on Sept. 24, Red Lobster diner Abdul Rasheed decided to do a high-concept spin on the classic move. The 26-year-old called 911, claiming he was having a medical emergency at the franchise's location on Highway 5 in Douglasville, Georgia.
Why Calling 911 When Allegedly Trying to Skip Out on a Check Isn't the Brightest Idea
When first responders got to the scene, they found Rasheed to be full but fit as a fiddle. However, he allegedly was unwilling to fork over any cash for his $63 bill.
After these revelations, calling 911 to allegedly skip out on your Red Lobster bill might be something of a boner of epic proportions.
Indeed, the police soon arrived and placed Rasheed under arrest. He was reportedly charged with theft of services, unlawful conduct during a 911 call, and making a false report. He was transported and booked at the Douglas County Jail. Presumably, Rasheed's dining experience there contrasted starkly with that of Red Lobster.
Meanwhile, the tip for good service for 63 bucks is pushing $13. All told, the Red Lobster patron saved upwards of $76, all of which can go towards his bail, lawyer fees, or jail commissary. Score!
