I reckon he was a scam artist and just wanted money for special brew.
The fact that he didn't want to go to the police station is a bit of a giveaway.
( Bob Todd whee, Fri 12 Jan 2007, 10:58, archived)

I think it's about 50-50
and a lot of people don't want the hassle of the police immediately after they've been attacked, they want to get somewhere familiar where they feel safe.
( Flapjack I spay a little mare for you, Fri 12 Jan 2007, 10:59, archived)

I probably wouldn't want to go to the police station.
It wouldn't help a jot.
( Newington, Fri 12 Jan 2007, 11:00, archived)

no, it doesn't
i practically got told to stop wasting police time when i reported my mugging
( Clairebare Back once again with the Ill behaviour, Fri 12 Jan 2007, 11:05, archived)