MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - A man was arrested after police said he locked employees inside Papi Steak restaurant in Miami Beach while demanding $6 million, claiming he was owed money for appearing in a Netflix documentary featuring Gordon Ramsay.
According to the police report, 59-year-old Joaquin Nunez used a U-lock to trap workers inside the business on May 18. Nunez, who claimed he previously worked at the restaurant, stated, “My demands for damages is $6 million.”
The report states that the restaurant had to hire a locksmith to remove the lock.
Nunez was arrested Sunday for attempted extortion, criminal mischief and possession of Adderall.
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