Cape Coral police arrested an Austrian man accused of breaking into the German American Social Club's "Schnitzel House," causing damage and eating meat.

According to an arrest affidavit, witnesses saw Florian Durager, 23, of Live Oak, flee the property about 1:40 a.m on Oct. 28, hours after the club's Oktoberfest ended for the night.

An off-duty officer providing security for the event was doing a "trash run" when they came to the "Schnitzel House" and noticed damage to a screen window.

The officer saw a male exit the building and start running. The described the man as white with blond hair and wearing a teal shirt with brown Lederhosen.

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Oktoberfest officials said no one had permission to be in the building at that time and noted the window screen was damaged and $75 worth of meat would have to be thrown out because it was partially eaten.

Durager, while listing a Florida address, was identified by his Austrian driver's license, the report indicated.

The club hosts two weekends of Oktoberfest, billed as the largest party of the year in the community. It features German food, German beer, and live music.

Durager was charged on three counts: larceny, burglary, and criminal mischief. He was released from Lee County Jail on $8,000 bond. He is due in court Nov. 26.

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