Crime & Safety

Man Tries To Swipe Cash From Bar, Fails

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A man was arrested and charged with theft after police say he tried and failed to steal money from a customer at the bar at Freeway Lanes in Solon.

According to police, a Solon man was at the bar and paying for his order. The bartender put $15 change down on the bar. The customer then stepped away from the bar for a moment.

That's when police say Christopher J. Churchill, 20, of Reminderville attempted to swipe the change, according to a police report.

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Churchill was arrested and charged with theft.


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