Crime & Safety

Letter to the Editor: Man Wrapped in Only a Towel Chases Thief at Gig Harbor YMCA

Gig Harbor Patch reader Russ sent us this email on Wednesday. The thief tried to steal the man's wallet from his locker.

Thought you might be interested in knowing that a member of the Gig Harbor Y caught a visitor stealing his wallet from his locker at the Y last week.

It caused quite a stir as the bandit tried to leave with the member chasing him wrapped in only a towel.

Suspect was arrested and has pled not guilty. Case will go to trial.

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