Reds pitcher Leake, Arrested

[Bcatswin]

Reds pitcher Mike Leake arrested

He's accused of theft

3:42 PM, Apr. 18, 2011



Reds pitcher Leake was booked into the jail at 2:32 p.m. by Cincinnati police. / Hamilton Co. Sheriff's Office



Cincinnati Reds pitcher Mike Leake was booked into the Hamilton County Justice Center today, accused of theft.
Leake was booked into the jail at 2:32 p.m. by Cincinnati police.
Leake, of Ludlow, was arrested after Macy's department store loss prevention employees stopped the Reds pitcher today after they say he took $59.88 in property from the store.

Police said the incident was caught on security cameras at the Downtown Macy's.
The theft is listed as a misdemeanor. Cincinnati police didn't immediately respond to e-mails asking for more information about Leake's arrest.

The theft charge carries a maximum jail term of 180 days.
According to records, Leake's salary is $425,000 for 2011.
Leake was drafted in the first round of the 2009 MLB draft. He never played a game in the minors, winning a starting pitching job in spring training in 2010.
He was 8-4 with a 4.23 ERA last season with the Reds. This season, he's 2-0 with a 5.40 ERA.

[WvGambler]

Free the Leakester!

[LLXC]

[CanuckG]

Salary of $425,000 and he's caught stealing something worth $59???

Unreal.

[itchypickle]

Won't it be ironic when he gets jail time due to a 'third strike' rule

[itchypickle]

Salary of $425,000 and he's caught stealing something worth $59???

Unreal.

Looks like he tried to save money with that $8 hair cut at least

[ouman101]

What a fukin idiot.....they probably would have gave him the shit for a few autographs

[pavyracer]

Bengals players are furious now that a baseball player from Cincinnati stole the limelight from them.

[IAMWINNER]

He was caught Reds handed.

[Whippit]

The minute I laid eyes on him, I knew he was no good.

[Shark]

lol nice mug shot

[cant call it]

[CHAZ]

All this bad press over $59.88.

How stupid can you be? SMH

[infamousbacardi]

Hilarious comments...although corny...keep them coming!!

[face]

funny thread

[bbenson011]

these guys are fuking idiots. pro athletes lol

[donkdown]

I know Matt he siad he was running late and just didn't want to wait in line. STFU in this thread!!

[goblinburner]

shit man i hope it wasnt perfume because pussy not worth jail time

[blackeyeshamus]

Bengals players are furious now that a baseball player from Cincinnati stole the limelight from them.

now that's funny!

[Bcatswin]

When the cops asked him where he lives he said Reds Stadium, thats what they have his residence listed on the Police Report,

[Bcatswin]

Pavy, totally agree.

[IAMWINNER]

being reported that he stole three sets of snuggies

[itchypickle]

When the cops asked him where he lives he said Reds Stadium, thats what they have his residence listed on the Police Report,

What a gig, works during the game showers at the stadium, sleeps in the clubhouse film room and watched tv in there....then wakes up and hangs out at his locker til practice......he's a ghetto fabulous homeless guy

[MexicanStallion]

Leake has three starts for the Reds this season. He’s 2-0 with a 5.40 ERA. At the plate he’s 2 for 7 with no steals, ironically enough.

[Bcatswin]

Hahahaha Mex.

[og4667]

hes a klepto, spending too much time with wynona ryder

[mikeanite]

why would someone with money steal? unbelievable

[itchypickle]

When asked by the news crew what the store manager wanted to do to Leake when he was seen 'attempting to steal'...the manager replied "I wanted to THROW HIM OUT AT FIRST of course"

[Terrapin Station]

Wow, unreal...

[drfunkmaster]

leake is a super-idoit!!!

[ttwarrior1]

what did he take, accidental maybe?

[Bcatswin]

Reds to release statement soon.

[AMBlai01]

Really strange....

[bacon22]

I thought he was going to be good for this organization, then this story Leaked!

[bacon22]

Not an accident. According to the Enquirer, he removed the scurity buttons from the shirts and tried to leave the store.