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January 29, 2005, 8:52pm
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Tigers OF Monroe Settles Theft Charges
Port Charlotte, FL – Detroit Tigers outfielder Craig Monroe will enter a diversion program to settle shoplifting charges from a department store in December.
Monroe, who was arrested for allegedly stealing a $29.99 belt, must complete the program in order to have the petty theft charges against him dropped. Details have to be worked out, but Monroe is expected to meet with a court officer, attend a theft prevention class and perform community service.
According to the arrest report, Monroe wrapped the belt around his waist and tried to leave the store without paying. After he was caught, Monroe posted a $500 bond and was released from county jail.
Monroe, who was selected in the eighth round of the 1995 draft by the Texas Rangers, batted .293 with 18 homers and 72 RBI last season. He also earned $335,000 in 2004.
The Texarkana, Texas native has 44 home runs, 148 RBI and a .260 batting average in 296 career games.
For the thrill? Or maybe a little Winona Ryder status…
And who wouldn’t want that?
It could be that he is – and I hate to use obscure psychological terms – a dumbass.
From what I’ve read, it isn’t at all uncommon* for the wealthy to be very tight with money and cut corners wherever they can so this doesn’t surprise me much.
*Before anyone takes it wrong, I didn’t say it was common, I said it wasn’t uncommon. There’s a difference.
Because it’s not about the money. It’s about the thrill of committing a crime and seeing if you can get away with it.
Some people get their adrenaline rushes in very odd ways.