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Walnut Hill Man Charged With Grand Theft For Not Delivering Yetis
August 2, 2012
A Walnut Hill man is facing multiple theft charges for collecting cold cash for cool Yeti coolers but not delivering the merchandise.
Timothy James Barry, 51, was arrested this week on four counts of grand theft and three counts of petit theft after an investigation by the State Attorney’s Office and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. He was released from jail on a $5,500 bond.
Barry, owner of Baywatch Arms & Accessories, allegedly accepted $2,944.18 during the summer of 2011 from seven people to order Yeti brand coolers, a high-end ice chest, on their behalf. After the coolers were not received from Barry, the victims filed a complaint.
Certified letters were sent by the victims and the State Attorney’s Office in an attempt to collect the money. According to an arrest report, Barry admitted to receiving the money from the victims and told deputies on June 4, 2012, that he was unable to repay them.
Barry provided the victims and the State Attorney’s Office with” numerous excuses to avoid coming in to clear that matter up”, the arrest report states. One victim told the State Attorney’s Office that he contact the Yeti Cooler company and was told the order was complete and awaiting payment from Barry.
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9 Responses to “Walnut Hill Man Charged With Grand Theft For Not Delivering Yetis”
They have yeti coolers @ bass pro shop, why get this guy to order them? From 200.-500.
To answer your question, they sell cars in Alabama too, but why go there to buy one if you can get one cheaper in Florida.
Curious
They have yeti coolers @ bass pro shop, why get this guy to order them? From 200.-500.
I can’t believe this guy still thinks he has done nothing wrong…. I guess after lying to everyone for a year he believes his lies are reality, which he counts as months. We haven’t bashed or bad mouthed him and they are still praising him on pff. If he had stole their money, i’m sure they would feel differently. I’m sure he would accept loans to pay off his debt for the coolers… but for his second warrant he is on his own, but I doubt those people will be as nice and tolerable as we have.
This is bad for these folks . But what is really sad is when u work hard for something n have it taken right from ur yard from someone u thought u could trust. Ur right these r the best coolers, hope the person that got mine is enjoying it!!!!!!
I work my butt off for my money and tried to get myself something nice. Well Tim took that hard earn money and now I have to spend more just to see justice served.
Glad they caught him. Yeah, he might be having money trouble but so could the guys that PAID FOR those coolers.! What gives him the right to take their hard earn money!!
Depends on the size of the cooler. I have two of them currently: 20 qt. and 65 qt. The Best cooler I’ve ever owned
I’m Glad too …. We’ve dealing with this mess for over a year now. I agree, one of the nicest CROOK’S around down.
Yeti makes some expensive coolers. I suppose I will regret not having one when the zombie apocalypse comes and ice is the new currency of the day.
My igloo cooler cost $350 less and has cup holders in the lid.