A Chuck E. Cheese mascot in Tallahassee, Florida found himself in hot water when he was arrested for credit card theft in front of shocked children at a birthday party. Jermell Jones, who was dressed as the beloved cartoon rodent at the kids’ entertainment center, was reportedly taken into custody by police during the event.
The arrest, captured on camera, showed Jones in his Chuck E. Cheese costume with a somber expression as he was handcuffed and placed on top of a police car, giant mouse head and all. This wasn’t the first time Jones had attempted such a scheme – he had previously been arrested for the same credit card crime six months prior.
Jones was charged with credit card theft, criminal use of personal identification information, and fraudulent use of a credit card. Despite the serious charges, he was booked and released on $1,000 bond the following morning. The sight of a beloved children’s character being taken away by police was unsettling for some onlookers, who criticized the Tallahassee Police Department for not allowing Jones to change out of his costume before the arrest.
The incident sparked a debate on social media, with one man questioning the decision to arrest Jones in front of children. The bizarre turn of events at Chuck E. Cheese serves as a reminder that crime can happen in unexpected places, even in the midst of a children’s birthday party.
