A 40-year-old woman has been arrested in Leicestershire following an incident at Santonio’s Restaurant on Hartlepool Marina where a group allegedly left without paying their bill.
Incident Details
The event occurred around 3:50 pm on Monday, March 3, when two women and a man, accompanied by a young child, reportedly tried to pay their bill with a card that was declined twice.
According to Cleveland Police, the group then claimed they would withdraw cash from a nearby machine but instead fled the restaurant. An unknown male bystander attempted to intervene, but the trio escaped.
Suspect Descriptions
Police described the male suspect as:
- Appearance: White man with short, dark hair
- Clothing: Green Northface puffer jacket and dark Underarmour tracksuit bottoms
The first female suspect was described as:
- Appearance: White with long, dark hair
- Clothing: Beige body warmer and blue denim leggings
The second female suspect, believed to be younger (around 20), was described as:
- Appearance: Blonde hair
- Clothing: Grey tracksuit
Arrest and Investigation
Following a tip-off, the 40-year-old woman was arrested in Leicestershire, more than 150 miles away from Hartlepool. Police have not disclosed the source of the information.
