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Tallahassee Police Arrest Chuck E. Cheese Mascot on Credit Card Fraud Charges

A customer’s review of surveillance footage prompted a warrant leading to the employee’s bond release.

Chuck E. Cheese arrested

Overview

  • Jermell Jarreau Jones, a 41-year-old Chuck E. Cheese employee in full mascot costume, was arrested on July 23 during his shift at the Sharer Road location.
  • He faces three felony counts: theft of a credit card, criminal use of personal identification information, and fraudulent use of a credit card more than twice within six months.
  • The arrest followed video evidence provided by the victim, who traced unauthorized charges totaling about $105.57 back to Jones.
  • Jones was booked into Leon County Jail and released Thursday morning after posting a $1,000 bond pending further proceedings.
  • Chuck E. Cheese affirmed it took internal disciplinary action and directed inquiries to the Tallahassee Police Department as images of the arrest circulated online.