Occurred on 1/15/12, 6:02 p.m. Theft 3033 S. Port 1201150103
An H.E.B. Seafood Department employee reported to police he helped a customer who ordered some shrimp before walking over to the lobster display. The employee saw the shopper take something of the display and then browse around through the store.
Dwayne Porter (09/26/58) walked to the front store exit, but he was no longer holding the shrimp. When the employee contacted Porter, he saw a lobster tail hanging out of his pants. Porter was detained and the police were called. Porter had also hidden the shrimp in his pants.
Further investigation revealed Porter was hungry and wasn’t able to pay for the seafood. Porter was arrested and charged with Theft. The lobster and shrimp were valued at $57.91.
The seafood was disposed of by store personnel.