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Pennsylvania Man Facing 25 Years in Prison For Lobster Theft

Repeatedly stole the crustaceans to feed a drug habit

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ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP)—A Pennsylvania man could spend up to 25 years in prison for stealing lobsters he planned to sell to support his drug habit.

Authorities say 47-year-old Charles Shumanis III repeatedly stole lobsters and meat from Allentown-area supermarkets, including a botched March 1 theft that included a parking lot car-jacking.

Police say Shumanis stole meat and lobsters on two other occasions before he was confronted when he walked out of the store with $350 in lobsters.