Brazen Georgia diner calls 911 to get out of paying $63 tab at Red Lobster, cops say
A Georgia man was arrested after calling 911 and falsely reporting a medical emergency at a Red Lobster restaurant to avoid paying his bill. The incident highlights a troubling misuse of emergency services, diverting police resources from genuine emergencies for what was a relatively minor debt.
Abdul Rasheed, 26, made the false call on 24 September at a Red Lobster in Douglasville. When police arrived, he was unharmed with no medical condition requiring treatment. He owed $63 for his meal. Rasheed has been charged with theft of services and unlawful conduct during a 911 call, and is being held on a combined bond of $4,500 at Douglas County Jail.
- Man faked 911 emergency call to avoid paying $63 bill
- Charged with theft and unlawful 911 misuse
- Held on $4,500 bond in Georgia
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A man in Georgia was arrested after calling 911 falsely to report a medical emergency at a restaurant where he had eaten. According to police, he hoped the false alarm would allow him to leave without paying his $63 bill. The incident highlights how misuse of emergency services can divert resources from genuine crises.
Abdul Rasheed, aged 26, made the false call on 24 September at a Red Lobster in Douglasville. When police arrived, he was found unharmed with no medical condition. He has been charged with theft of services and unlawful conduct during a 911 call.
Emergency services numbers exist for people in immediate danger or requiring urgent assistance. False calls can prevent ambulances and police from responding to genuine emergencies, which is why laws penalise such misuse.