Man accused of not paying $3K+ restaurant bill

Patrick Pate was arrested Sunday around 3 p.m. after reportedly not being able to pay his bill...
Patrick Pate was arrested Sunday around 3 p.m. after reportedly not being able to pay his bill at Jeff Ruby’s.(LMDC)
Published: Oct. 2, 2018 at 5:56 PM EDT
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LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - A Georgia man was arrested after police said he failed to pay a bill at Jeff Ruby’s restaurant.

Patrick Patel, 22 of Saint Simons Island, Georgia, was arrested Sunday around 3 p.m. after reportedly not being able to pay his bill at Jeff Ruby’s restaurant in downtown Louisville. The bill’s total was $3,374.51.

After several attempts to pay, officers said Patel’s card was continuously declined and his bank was closed.

Patel is being charged with felony theft of services and being held on a $1,000 bond at Louisville Metro Department of Corrections.

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