Alleged
beef, lobster thief says 'times are tough'
RACINE,
Wis. (AP) - This alleged grocery thief apparently has
a taste for finer cuisine. Racine police said 43-year-old Brian
A. Rubenstein tried to steal $625 in groceries, including $365
in lobster and $213 in ribeye and beef roasts. Police said the
Kenosha man was arrested Dec. 23 after store employees caught
him walking out with a loaded cart.
Workers
told police they saw Rubenstein fill his cart with lobster tails
and beef cuts, as well as a smoked ham, apple pie and fruit
platter.
Rubenstein
was charged Friday with misdemeanor retail theft, which carries
a maximum penalty of nine months in prison and a $10,000 fine.
Rubenstein
didn't immediately return a message left Wednesday evening.
Police
say he told investigators times are tough.
Associated
Press