SANTA ROBS YACHT CLUB!

More
13 years 4 months ago #1 by riada
SANTA ROBS YACHT CLUB! was created by riada
SAY ITS NOT SO!
'Santa Claus' robs Rhode Island yacht club bar
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I., Mon Dec 20, 11:32 AM

Call it a ho-ho-holdup.

Police say a man dressed as Santa Claus has robbed a Rhode Island yacht club.

Authorities say a bartender was alone in the East Providence Yacht Club Sunday night when a large man wearing a red suit, red hat, white beard and carrying a sack walked into the bar and brandished a gun.

The bartender fled and ran to a nearby business where she called 911.

By the time police arrived, the Santa bandit - as well as an undetermined amount of cash from the register - was missing.

Co-owner Tony Perry tells WLNE-TV he's just glad no one was hurt.

There were no immediate arrests.

YEA! ITS NOT SO! FAITH IN THE MAN IN THE RED SUIT IS RESTORED!
RI Police: Santa didn't rob bar; bartender charged
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I., Fri Dec 24, 07:35 AM
Santa Claus has been cleared of all charges.

Police in Rhode Island say a report that an armed man dressed as Santa, complete with white beard, robbed an East Providence bar last Sunday was nothing but a hoax.

Now the bartender at the East Providence Yacht Club who made the 911 call is facing charges.

Christal Johnson was released on personal recognizance after turning herself into police on Thursday to answer to a charge of making a false police report. The 37-year-old Johnston woman hid her face and refused to comment as she left the station.

Police say $1,500 to $3,000 is still missing from the bar and the investigation is continuing.

Sgt. Bruce Atwell says he's just glad that Santa can make his rounds without being chased by police.

Nor but in sleep findeth a cure for care.
Incertainty that once gave scope to dream
Of laughing enterprise and glory untold,
Is now a blackness that no stars redeem.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Powered by Kunena Forum