Chuck E. Cheese mascot arrested in Tallahassee for credit card fraud
The incident, which occurred at a Chuck E. Cheese location in Tallahassee, was captured by onlookers and quickly spread across social media. Images show officers escorting the costumed man out of the restaurant, with one viral photo showing the mascot head placed atop a police squad car.
🚨 JUST IN: 'Chuck E. Cheese' has been ARRESTED in Florida on multiple felonies, including credit card fraud and identity theft, per the Tallahassee Democrat
Man, Chuck's finally hit rock bottom, it seems.
What a shame. pic.twitter.com/CSCkK4FslV — Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) July 24, 2025
TPD spokesperson Jerome Maples confirmed the arrest, stating the man was charged with three felonies. According to the Leon County Clerk of Courts, the charges include 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 suspect was booked at Leon County Jail but has since been released on bond. TPD has not yet released the man's name or further case details. The Tallahassee Democrat has requested court records and additional comment from TPD regarding how such arrests are handled in family environments.
A Chuck E. Cheese employee at the scene stressed the incident was not connected to the company itself, stating, 'It's unfortunate that it happened here,' and declining further comment.
This unusual arrest at a children's entertainment venue has sparked viral debate and raised concerns over public arrests in family settings.
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