Tourist suspected of running out on Ritz bill

(CNS) Update Friday 4:30pm: The Ritz-Carlton, Cayman has dropped the charges against a guest who tried to leave the island without paying his bill after he settled the account. The 43-year-old US citizen was arrested at Owen Roberts International Airport on Wednesday on suspicion of making off without payment. He had been staying at the Ritz on the West Bay Road but was stopped at the airport before he was able to leave the island without paying a bill of more than $10,000. However, the hotel has withdrawn the complaint now that he has paid up and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has  informed the RCIPS that there will be no charges in this case.