Falcon player's golf clubs stolen during Chinese food delivery
A man who delivered Chinese food to Atlanta Falcons player Matt Bryant's Chateau Elan home walked away with the veteran placekicker's golf clubs, according to police.
Kristian Vail, 22, of Flowery Branch, was arrested and charged with stealing the bag of clubs, valued at more than $3,000, from the open garage at Bryant's home on Sept. 16.
"He went into the open garage, took the clubs, delivered the food and went on his way," said Braselton Police Assistant Chief Lou Solis. Vail, who was arrested on Sept. 22, faces felony burglary charges.
Investigators found the clubs on the Internet using their serial numbers, Solis said. Vail had traded the clubs and golf bag to Michael Gibson, 22, for 80 Ecstasy pills, Solis said. Gibson, also of Flowery Branch, was arrested on Sept. 21 on felony theft by receiving charges.
Both men have posted $5,700 bond and have been released from the Gwinnett County Jail.
All but three of the clubs have been recovered, Solis said. A Midtown jazz club owner returned one club that he said he bought from Gibson for $120, according to Solis. He won't be charged.
One of Bryant's prized clubs -- a Scotty Cameron putter -- has yet to be recovered. "Matt Bryant wasn't too happy about that," said Solis.
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