ROME (Reuters) - Who says there are no free lunches?

A Roman restaurant owner called the police on Monday after a smartly dressed customer got up and calmly declared that he didn't have any money to pay the bill.

Identity checks showed that 96 complaints had been filed against the man for pulling that same stunt across Italy over the past 12 years, Italian news agency ANSA reported.
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What a loser!

Hehehe, he'll be getting all the free meals he needs. In prison.

I could be an action hero.

lol

why doesnt he just run out of there? no point just saying he gots no money lol

What a freeloader! He should be made to pay restitution to all the restaurants he ripped off. Obviously this jerk is doing it on purpose. Maybe a nice stay in jail will make him think twice that hes not going to get away with it. Hes been doing it for 12 years?!

that reminds me of this homeless man who committed a crime so he could have a place to live. ( jail )

thats actually pretty smart, i mean hes a loser!! but it was smart that he could get away with it for twelve years dont you think??

I'll give him a B- for creativity, but an A for effort.

hah He pulled that stunt all across Italy that's funny.
I know here if you don't have the money it's washing dished depending on the place you are at. That's a good way to live as a homeless person though! You have nothing to lose!

That guy is a total jerk.

Well I hope the chef spit in his food.

You know this really makes you think. What on earth is he trying to accomplish by doing this? Is he just doing it for kicks? I mean, it would be somewhat productive if he would atleast attempt to run out of the restaurant.

I think he just does it as a compulsion. He's probably got a load of money in his wallet.