He brandished a knife and demanded she hand over her tea, authorities say
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The health benefits of a daily cup of tea include lowered blood pressure and a reduced risk of heart disease.
A woman in Chino Hills found an added advantage Monday when she tossed her just-purchased beverage at a potential attacker who had brandished a knife at her — and demanded she hand over her tea — authorities said.
The 19-year-old was walking through a breezeway at the Shoppes in Chino Hills about 2 p.m. when the incident occurred, officials said. Flinging her drink at the alleged tea thief gave her time to flee, and she called 911.
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department deputies arrested 29-year-old Mississippi native Rashawn Lee less than half an hour later at the shopping center.
Lee was detained at 2:26 p.m. and booked on one count of robbery, according to booking information.
He posted bail and was released Tuesday afternoon.
There were no injuries as a result of the incident, according to the Sheriff’s Department.
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