Sentence In Lobster's Death

ASTORIA, Ore. - The man who stole Victor the lobster from the Seaside Aquarium has been placed on 18 months probation, ordered to perform 120 hours of community service and pay $800 to the aquarium.

Terry Lutz, 36, was arrested Sept. 4 after he ran from the waterfront aquarium carrying Victor, the aquarium's mascot.

When confronted by aquarium employees, he dropped Victor, cracking the lobster's shell. Victor died a short time later.

Lutz pleaded guilty to second-degree theft.

The $800 covers the cost of sending Victor's remains to a

taxidermist.