Regular customer accused of stealing tip jar from Hercules taqueria
A regular customer at a taqueria in Hercules is accused of stealing a tip jar containing $200, authorities said.
HERCULES, Calif. - A regular customer at a taqueria in Hercules is accused of stealing a tip jar containing $200, authorities said.
He was a regular
What we know:
The alleged theft occurred around 8:49 p.m. last Friday at Mazatlan Taqueria, according to the Hercules Police Department.
Officers said an employee recognized the suspect, who was wearing a medical mask, as a frequent customer.
The suspect allegedly grabbed the tip jar, which was seen in surveillance footage near the register, and stole it.
Featured
Woman charged with trying to smuggle 150 lbs of cannabis on SFO flight to Germany
San Mateo County prosecutors have charged a 34-year-old California woman with two felonies for allegedly trying to smuggle more than 150 pounds of cannabis onto an international flight.
An employee confronted the suspect outside the taqueria, but the suspect made a threatening motion toward his waistband, causing the employee to fear for her safety, police said.
The suspect fled in a silver Nissan Murano.
Suspact was wanted
Dig deeper:
Officers were able to identify the man and learned he was on post-release community supervision and had an outstanding warrant.
A photo lineup was conducted, and the employee positively identified the suspect.
Police later arrested the man at his home, where they found evidence in his vehicle, including clothing that matched what was worn during the incident and a medical mask.
The Source: Hercules Police Department