Tip Jar Thief Shot [View all]

Marcus Torres, 36, tried to steal a tip jar from Las Barranquitas Bakery at 262 Franklin Ave. on July 26.
The tip jar, however, was secured to the counter, and Torres could not take it. He ran from the store with two bakery employees in pursuit.

One of the employees caught Torres and as they struggled on the ground, the other employee thought Torres was reaching for a gun in his waistband.
That's when he fired a round from his own pistol and struck Torres in the thigh.

Torres pleaded guilty Thursday to reduced charges, received a suspended prison sentence and probation, and was ordered into a drug rehabilitation program.

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