The owner of a local taco shop in National City accused a woman of theft yesterday. The incident occurred at about 3 PM. Loritá Lynn, 36, was a regular customer of Paco’s Tacos and everyday she drank black coffee with Sweet ‘N Low, three times a day for three months. Paco del Toro, 45, pressed charges against her for stealing packets of sugar. Both will appear in court. One theft charge and one assault charge is being reviewed.
Lynn allegedly took eight packets of Sweet ’N Low that was worth $200. “She was a good customer until three months ago,” said del Toro. He politely offered his customer as much sugar as she wanted, but she exceeded the limits. “I drink my coffee with sugar in it,” said Lynn. “Is that against the law?”
Officer Loyd Swiftpack and a couple of customers were the first to hear the screaming. “It looked as if he was simply restraining her,” said Officer Swiftpack. He reported that del Toro immobilized Lynn in a jujitsu headlock on the ground while kicking her legs. Some cooks and customers are willing to support del Toro as key witnesses. A surveillance camera will be used as evidence.
“It hurt my neck right here,” said Lynn. “I couldn’t breathe for 30 seconds.” She counter sued del Toro claiming $8000 in psychological damage. Lynn felt threatened of being arrested, so she attacked del Toro. According to Lynn, she used a nail polish bottle, but del Toro claims otherwise. He thinks it was a beer bottle. Officer Swiftpack doesn’t recall seeing either. Only a great chaos of tacos, cheese and beer bottles as well as a couple chairs and broken tables.
“I need my Sweet 'N Low,” said Lynn. “I can’t afford Sweet 'N Low on my salary.” Lynn has been working at ampm for about 15 years as a cashier. She is afraid of going to prison, because she wouldn’t be able to support her parents.
The court date is scheduled for next Wednesday at Chula Vista.
- Juanita Pha & Bibi Blasio
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