Overview
- Police say that last week a man walked into an Irvine gas station, demanded $55 in fuel, and refused to pay.
- When attendants declined, the man stayed parked at a pump and waited for fuel to be turned on, according to police and local reports.
- Responding officers used negotiation tactics and told him to pay with cash or a debit card or leave the private property.
- The Irvine Police Department posted video of the exchange that captures the man saying money as a unit of payment is not real.
- Police emphasized that refusing lawful orders brings real consequences, and they have not released any booking or court details.