Bill-dodging tourist escapes charges

A tourist alleged to have ran out on a $10,000 bill at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Grand Cayman escaped criminal charges after agreeing to pay the tab.

The 43-year-old American was arrested at the airport after apparently running out on his bill at the five-star hotel on West Bay Road.

Police confirmed they had arrested the man at Owen Roberts International Airport on Thursday afternoon on suspicion of making off without payment.

In a statement on Friday, a police spokeswoman confirmed, no charges would be brought.

“The hotel concerned has withdrawn the complaint after the man paid his bill.

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The Director of Public Prosecutions office has informed the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service that there will be no charges in this case.”