June 20, 2012
Updated Jun 20, 2012 at 11:41 AM PDT
Police in the St. Louis area are on the hunt for a man they’re calling the “hug bandit” — whom several woman accuse of approaching and asking for an embrace.
The serial hugger tells his target that he’s a friend from the “old neighborhood,” say the women. Then, he announces it’s his birthday and requests a hug as a present. Sometimes the women agree.
The hug bandit’s favorite stalking grounds are outside local Schnucks supermarkets, according to a reports.
But his scheme seems to have unraveled after one lady he propositioned in the suburb of Fairview Heights, Ill., wasn’t feeling the love. He asked for a squeeze and she dialed 911.
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