Douglasville, Georgia – Abdul Hakeem Rasheed, 26, is facing charges after authorities say he called 911 from a Red Lobster and falsely claimed to be ill in an attempt to avoid paying a $63.77 restaurant bill.

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The call came in after Rasheed had finished his meal at the restaurant on Bill Arp Road. According to authorities, that’s when the bill came due. Instead of paying, he allegedly called 911 and requested medical assistance. That call prompted a response from law enforcement.

Responding officers arrived and determined Rasheed was not experiencing a medical emergency. According to authorities, the incident instead resulted in criminal charges.

Douglas County jail records show Rasheed is charged with theft of services and unlawful conduct during a 911 call. His combined bond is $4,500.

Some initial reports also referenced a false-report charge. But the Douglas County jail records cited in subsequent reporting list the two charges of theft of services and unlawful conduct during a 911 call.

The Red Lobster is located at 3100 Bill Arp Road near Highway 5 and Interstate 20. That’s about 20 miles west of downtown Atlanta. Douglasville, the county seat of Douglas County, is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Rasheed is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

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