A MAN, WHO WAS SEEN FLEEING A BUSINESS ON FOOT WITH THE COMPANY’S CASH REGISTER IN HIS ARMS, WAS CAUGHT IN MARINA WEDNESDAY. 26 YEAR-OLD ROBERT BENNETT POSED AS A CUSTOMER JUST BEFORE 2 P.M. AT THE LAST MINUTE HE GRABBED THE STORE’S CASH REGISTER AND RAN. WHEN OFFICERS CHASED HIM HE THREW DOWN THE REGISTER, AND TRIED TO OUT-SPRINT THEM. BENNETT WAS BOOKED INTO MONTEREY COUNTY JAIL.
HE FACES FELONY CHARGES OF WITNESS INTIMIDATION, RESISTING ARREST, AND DESTRUCTION OF EVIDENCE.
