Investigators said surveillance video shows Jon Paul Romero walk out the casino's door carrying the large lizard, valued at $6,000. Santa Fe County sheriff's deputies found the iguana statue in Romero's home and returned it to its proper owner.
Romero's attorney said his client was drinking alcohol the night he stole the statue. Romero has a history of driving drunk. The district attorney said she won't press charges against Romero for the theft if he completes counselling.
YouTube link. Additional surveillance video.
That programme is offered to people who haven't previously committed felonies. Romero's fellow school board members said they are sad and disappointed with his actions and surprised considering how dedicated he is to his job.
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2 comments:
So the fact he was drunk was used in mitigation? I like a beer but I don't steal stuff.
"Sorry, yer honour, but I was pished when I mowed down those kids waiting for the bus."
Just before committing the crime, the man was heard to say "I am guana steal you!"
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