Chuck E. Cheese Mascot Arrested for Credit Card Fraud

Jermell Jarreau Jones, a Chuck E. Cheese employee in Tallahassee, Florida, was arrested in full mascot costume during a child's birthday party after being accused of making about $100 in fraudulent charges using customer Michelle Allen's credit card. The incident occurred in front of children and families after Allen traced the unauthorized transactions to Jones through surveillance footage. Police attempted a discreet arrest but handcuffed Jones in costume after he resisted, citing safety concerns. Jones claimed he found the card and intended to turn it in, but police found the stolen card and fraudulent receipts in his possession. He faces multiple felony charges, including theft of a credit card, criminal use of personal identification, and fraudulent use of a credit card. Chuck E. Cheese's parent company confirmed Jones's charges and stated that proper employment action had been taken.