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Chuck E. Cheese employee arrested in iconic mouse mask for using stolen credit card, police say
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, JUL 26 – Jermell J. Jones faces three felony charges for credit card theft and fraud involving $105.57 in unauthorized purchases over six months while working as the mascot.
- On Wednesday, July 23, the Tallahassee Police Department arrested Jermell Jones in full costume at a Tallahassee Chuck E. Cheese party charged with three felony counts, released on a $1,000 bond Thursday morning.
- From July 3 to July 22, 2025, fraudulent charges totaling $105.57 occurred with the stolen card, following her June 28 birthday party, investigation began after a customer noticed about $100 in suspicious charges.
- Investigators reviewed surveillance footage from a nearby store and transaction logs confirmed scheme across locations, Jones later confessed to using his cousin's card `Key`, CBS Miami reports, and officers recovered the victim's credit card on Jones' person at the arrest scene.
- Photos of the arrest went viral on social media, with Tallahassee Police Department spokesperson Jerome Maples confirming their authenticity, while Chuck E. Cheese responded on July 24 that they have taken appropriate action.
- Leon County court records show he does not yet have a defense attorney, highlighting ongoing legal proceedings, and indicating the case's status remains unresolved.
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Chuck E. Cheese employee arrested while dressed as mascot, police say
Wearing the furry mask of the iconic Chuck E. Cheese mascot mouse, an employee of the popular children’s birthday destination was arrested for using a stolen credit card at one of the chain’s Florida restaurants, police said.
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TALLAHASSEE (AP / WJW) — Wearing the furry mask of the iconic Chuck E. Cheese mascot mouse, an employee of the popular children's birthday destination was arrested for using a stolen credit card at one of the chain's Florida restaurants, police said. “Chuck E, come with me Chuck E,” a police officer in Tallahassee told the suspect, “stop resisting, you are being detained.” The arrest occurred Wednesday, according to the probable cause report fro…
‘Come with me Chuck E’: Restaurant employee arrested in iconic mouse mask, police say
Photos from bystanders showed an officer removing the man’s rodent mask — with its gray fur, exaggerated ears and perpetual smile — and placing it atop a Tallahassee Police Department vehicle.
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