Dine and dash couple busted for hitting 5 restaurants for over $1,200 in free meals

A pair of ravenous diners were busted for several “dine and dashes” of UK restaurants and swiping free meals totaling over $1,200 as police initially didn’t view the scheme as an emergency.Ann, 39, and Bernard McDonagh, 41, of Sandsfield, Port Talbot, Wales are accused of dining at five eateries within a 30-mile radius of each other and leaving without paying their tab, according to Metro.The McDonaghs were arrested and charged with five counts of fraud (obtaining services dishonestly).Ann McDonagh was also charged with four counts of theft, the South Wales Police announced.The fraudsters snatched the free meals on multiple occasions because local law enforcement didn’t view the calls as an emergency, according to one restauranteur.“They use the same procedure with premeditation and continue to rob without any consequences,” Spanish & Italian restaurant La Casona said.The cheap patrons would dine in at their targeted establishment with four others.After ordering and eating their large meals, which often cost upward of $400, four group members would quickly exit, leaving behind Ann McDonagh and a small child to “pay” the bill.“The woman tried to pay with a card which was declined.

She said she would get another card from the car.We asked the boy to stay and wait for her in the restaurant.

She left, and 10 seconds after, the boy started to run to the car,” the restaurant claimed.The owners were told by police that it wasn’t an emergency and all they could do was report the incident.“We sent CCTV recordings, photos, and even the registration plate number.

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