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Texas man arrested after crashing SUV into Kroger to use closed restroom
Police say the incident caused extensive damage to the store’s entrance and the driver was charged with criminal mischief.
By Felo News Desk · Published
A 60‑year‑old man was arrested in Rosenberg, Texas, after he deliberately crashed his SUV through the pharmacy entrance of a Kroger grocery store just before 4:30 a.m. Sunday, police said. The driver, who was upset the store was closed, allegedly needed to use a restroom and was frustrated that the doors were locked. The crash caused extensive damage to the pharmacy entrance, including shattered glass and a bent metal door frame. Police said the vehicle was stopped inside the store, parked beside a Halloween candy display. The suspect was charged with criminal mischief. Social media users commented on the incident, with one user joking that the store’s “Pokemon machine is marked safe.” The incident was reported by the Rosenberg Police Department and covered by independent.co.uk.
Key facts
- The incident occurred just before 4:30 a.m. Sunday in Rosenberg, Texas (independent.co.uk)
- The driver was a 60‑year‑old man who crashed his SUV through a Kroger pharmacy entrance (independent.co.uk)
- Police said the driver needed to use a restroom and was upset the doors were locked (independent.co.uk)
- The crash caused extensive damage to the pharmacy entrance, including shattered glass and a bent door frame (independent.co.uk)
- The suspect was arrested on criminal mischief charges (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Texas man accused of crashing car through grocery store so he could use the bathroom”
