Three individuals attempted a dine and dash at Imperial China on Saturday, using a razor knife and a hatchet to threaten restaurant staff after trying to walk out without paying for a meal, the South Portland Police Department said Monday.
Officers responded to reports of customers fighting with the staff around 5 p.m. that evening.
Bryan Frank, 39, of Portland, pulled a hatchet from his waistband as he allegedly tried to walk out on a $40 tab, police said. Restaurant employees attempted to confront Frank, and one was pushed to the ground in the process.