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Janice · 07-10-2007, 04:09 PM

http://www.abcnews.go.com/TheLaw/story?id=3362185&page=1

'Instant Karma' for Dine-And-Dashers

Two Men Now Face Charges After Dine-And-Dash Spree

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The owner of the high-end Temple Restaurant was fuming when a couple ran out on a $410 bill after spending five hours over several appetizers, two entrees of freshwater prawns, a steak and plenty of cocktails.

"I was thinking, I hope to God I see these people again," said owner Thom Pham.

Three hours later, he got his wish.

He walked into Azia, another upscale eatery he owns, and found the pair finishing off some expensive drinks after a second dinner that included a rack of lamb.

"I thought, 'Oh my God, I can't believe my wishes are so powerful,"' Pham said.

When the couple tried to flee, Pham, a former judo instructor, chased Reginald Wilder into an alley, forced him to the ground and held him until police arrived. Lance Burrow was arrested a half block away.

According to a police report, Burrow was dressed as a woman and wearing a wig.

"They were clearly either very dedicated fans of Mr. Pham's restaurants, or they were incredibly unlucky," said Lt. Amelia Huffman, a spokeswoman for the Minneapolis Police Department.

"I call it 'instant karma,"' said Pham.

Burrow, 20, is scheduled to make a court appearance July 25.

Wilder, 43, pleaded guilty and was required to make restitution of $705.86. In addition to a 17-month prison sentence, which was stayed, he also was ordered to serve 150 days in the Hennepin County workhouse. But he did not show up on July 2 as scheduled, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Courtnee · 07-10-2007, 05:43 PM

Haha, serves them right!!

Kay Scarpetta · 07-10-2007, 05:54 PM

I hate when people used to run out bills when I waitressed. The managers used to get mad at us, like it was our fault..

dawsongirl · 07-10-2007, 11:51 PM

LOSERS!! And haha at the cross-dresser.

Why do people like this make it so obvious by ordering 1000 things and skipping out on an enormous bill? Keeping it normal would make more sense, no? Not like I care...I pay for my food.

dakert · 07-11-2007, 08:59 AM

I was wondering how they could eat so much--I got full just reading about all the stuff they ordered.

07-10-2007, 04:09 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	'Instant Karma' for Dine-And-Dashers http://www.abcnews.go.com/TheLaw/story?id=3362185&page=1 'Instant Karma' for Dine-And-Dashers Two Men Now Face Charges After Dine-And-Dash Spree MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The owner of the high-end Temple Restaurant was fuming when a couple ran out on a $410 bill after spending five hours over several appetizers, two entrees of freshwater prawns, a steak and plenty of cocktails. "I was thinking, I hope to God I see these people again," said owner Thom Pham. Three hours later, he got his wish. He walked into Azia, another upscale eatery he owns, and found the pair finishing off some expensive drinks after a second dinner that included a rack of lamb. "I thought, 'Oh my God, I can't believe my wishes are so powerful,"' Pham said. When the couple tried to flee, Pham, a former judo instructor, chased Reginald Wilder into an alley, forced him to the ground and held him until police arrived. Lance Burrow was arrested a half block away. According to a police report, Burrow was dressed as a woman and wearing a wig. "They were clearly either very dedicated fans of Mr. Pham's restaurants, or they were incredibly unlucky," said Lt. Amelia Huffman, a spokeswoman for the Minneapolis Police Department. "I call it 'instant karma,"' said Pham. Burrow, 20, is scheduled to make a court appearance July 25. Wilder, 43, pleaded guilty and was required to make restitution of $705.86. In addition to a 17-month prison sentence, which was stayed, he also was ordered to serve 150 days in the Hennepin County workhouse. But he did not show up on July 2 as scheduled, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.

07-10-2007, 05:43 PM	#2
Courtnee MAN VS SAMMICH. Forum Star Join Date: Mar 23, 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 16,413	Haha, serves them right!!
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07-10-2007, 05:54 PM	#3
Kay Scarpetta Defy Gravity 8.26.05 Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Location: La Vie Boheme Posts: 28,013	I hate when people used to run out bills when I waitressed. The managers used to get mad at us, like it was our fault..
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07-10-2007, 11:51 PM	#4
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	LOSERS!! And haha at the cross-dresser. Why do people like this make it so obvious by ordering 1000 things and skipping out on an enormous bill? Keeping it normal would make more sense, no? Not like I care...I pay for my food.

07-11-2007, 08:59 AM	#5
dakert Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 10, 2007 Location: Altoona PA Posts: 3,411	I was wondering how they could eat so much--I got full just reading about all the stuff they ordered.