The CFL bandit strikes at Fresh Choice Restaurant.

Acting on a tip, I showed up at a nearby restaurant to see if I could meet and possibly interview the CFL (Compact Fluorescent Light) bandit.

The tip paid off! I found him immediately and snapped some shots of his deeds in action!

He struck at the Fresh Choice Restaurant on Howe Avenue.

Apparently he had noticed that they were using four regular 100-Watt incandescent light bulbs above the sink in the Men's bathroom. He came prepared with his calling card: Energy efficient compact fluorescent bulbs!

Some people might think that he could get in trouble for messing with the lightbulbs in a restaurant. Maybe he could get mixed up with the police, or get thrown out by the store manager.

I asked him how he could be so fearless and he answered without hesitation:

"I checked the rules of the restaurant when I came in. This is fine." He told me.