Man attempts to steal items from IHOP, claims he can't pay


A man tried to steal items worth $30 from IHOP. He hid in the bathroom when staff approached him and said he couldn't pay.
Audio|Source: Humboldt County Law, Fire and EMS - Eureka and North
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Transcript:
Humble 16 David, too, are you copy A and 22 to traffic? There. 39, 32, respondent back 537[1] at HiHop 136 number 5, 136 number 5. I appreciate subject on C in order approximately $30 for the items. It's now advising he's unable to pay. Subject was hiding from staff in the bathroom when contacted. Negative weapons (name withheld), mid-thirties, thin build with black and gray hair. Last one, a gray sweatshirt and black sweatpants. They received out. 3.9 out. Before, other.
Police codes explained
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[1]
537: Defrauding an Innkeeper
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Location mentioned:
Near 5th St, Eureka, CA 95501
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