On the streets of Santa Monica, a man was apprehended for utilizing an unorthodox combination of a shopping cart and a sword as a skewer to barbecue meat.

Man Arrested for Unconventional BBQ Setup Using Shopping Cart and Sword Skewer

The peculiar scene was captured on video by witnesses using the Citizen app, sparking both confusion and concern among onlookers.

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The incident occurred last Sunday afternoon along Ocean Avenue, where the man was spotted dragging a shopping cart through a bike lane. The cart, ingeniously repurposed as a makeshift grill, contained flaming wood while the man skewered meat using a sword over the open flames.

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How Did He Keep The Fire Going?

The man was observed attempting to fuel the fire with cans of Bud Light and had a bottle of barbecue sauce stashed in the cart, suggesting a premeditated culinary endeavor amidst the unconventional setup.

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Police Put A Stop To The Mobile BBQ

The impromptu BBQ session was abruptly interrupted when Santa Monica Police responded to the scene. Upon their arrival, the man fled, prompting a pursuit that culminated in his eventual apprehension near the beach.

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The Man Is Facing Charges

According to Santa Monica Police Lieutenant Erika Aklufi, the man is facing misdemeanor charges including theft for the unauthorized use of the shopping cart, reckless burning due to the open flames, and resisting arrest. Despite wielding a sword during the incident, the man is unlikely to face additional weapons charges as the sword was being employed solely as a meat skewer.

While the man's culinary experiment may have landed him in legal trouble, it has undeniably left a lasting impression on the community of Santa Monica, serving as a testament to the unpredictable nature of urban life.

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