Pepper Pranksters Admit to Attempted Heist at Chili's Restaurant
A pepper prank is burning some students after four people have pleaded guilty to trying to steal a giant pepper off a Chili's restaurant in Bennington, Vt.
They are now taking the heat for it, and have to write five-page essays on how they've wasted taxpayers' money.
The Bennington Banner is reporting that the four— two college students, a recent graduate and one who is "between work and school"; pleaded guilty Tuesday to attempted larceny and unlawful mischief. Felony charges were dropped.
Police say the group ran 470 feet of extension cord across a four-lane road and through a Home Depot parking lot to power an electric drill used to detach the logo sign Sept. 6. But an alarm went off, thwarting their plans.
The group was given two-year suspended sentences, probation and must complete 200 hours of community service, in addition to writing the essays.