D.C. mugger turns out to be a hugger

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In summary, a group of friends were enjoying a dinner party when a hooded man slid in and threatened them with a gun. Instead of complying, one of the guests offered him a glass of wine. The intruder ended up enjoying the wine and even had a bite of cheese before leaving the scene. The police later found his empty wine glass in the alley behind the home.
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WASHINGTON — A grand feast of marinated steaks and jumbo shrimp was winding down, and a group of friends was sitting on the back patio of a Capitol Hill home, sipping red wine. Suddenly, a hooded man slid in through an open gate and put the barrel of a handgun to the head of a 14-year-old girl.

"Give me your money, or I'll start shooting," he demanded, according to Washington, D.C., police and witness accounts.

The five other guests, including the girl's parents, froze — and then one spoke.

"We were just finishing dinner," Cristina "Cha Cha" Rowan, 43, blurted out. "Why don't you have a glass of wine with us?"

The intruder took a sip of their Château Malescot St.-Exupéry and said, "Damn, that's good wine."

The girl's father, Michael Rabdau, 51, who described the harrowing evening in an interview, told the intruder to take the whole glass. Rowan offered him the bottle. The would-be robber, his hood now down, took another sip and had a bite of Camembert cheese that was on the table.[continued]
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2003787003_robbery13.html
 
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Obviously an out and out nutter, who the heck likes Camembert cheese.
 
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Since he showed no preference for rotgut, we can rule out Marion Barry being the robber.
 
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Hmm, I may have to try this wine.
 
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...In the alley behind the home, investigators found the intruder's empty crystal wine glass on the ground, unbroken.

Thank God, I hate replaceing crystal.
 
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One must wonder what would have happened if there'd been a hot-tub on the premises... :uhh:
 

1. What is the story about "D.C. mugger turns out to be a hugger"?

The story is about a mugger in Washington D.C. who was caught on camera attempting to mug a woman, but ended up hugging her instead.

2. How did the mugger end up hugging the victim?

The mugger was caught on surveillance video approaching a woman from behind and attempting to steal her phone. However, the woman turned around and started talking to the mugger, who then ended up hugging her instead.

3. What was the reaction of the victim to being hugged by the mugger?

The victim was initially surprised and scared when the mugger approached her, but she reacted calmly and started talking to him. After being hugged, she walked away and reported the incident to the police.

4. Was the mugger caught by the police?

Yes, the mugger was identified through the surveillance video and was subsequently arrested by the police. He was charged with attempted robbery and assault.

5. What was the reason for the mugger's change of heart?

According to the police, the mugger was likely under the influence of drugs or alcohol and may have had a change of heart when the victim started talking to him. It is also possible that he was intending to rob the victim but had a change of heart when he saw her reaction.

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