A man dubbed the “French Fry Felon” by police was arrested in Mission, British Columbia after allegedly hiding inside a fast food restaurant overnight and stealing from tip jars.
Mission RCMP detailed the incidents in a public update released in early March.
Police said the investigation began after staff at a local restaurant reported tip money missing on more than one occasion. Surveillance footage showed a suspect entering the business before closing and remaining inside after employees had left.
According to RCMP, the incidents occurred on consecutive nights in late February and early March.
The man was seen on video staying in the restaurant overnight and taking cash from tip jars.
Officers were able to identify the suspect through the footage and later arrested him. Police said the man also had outstanding warrants at the time of his arrest.
Investigators believe the same individual was responsible for multiple incidents at the restaurant.
No injuries were reported.
Mission RCMP did not release the name of the suspect. Details on charges have not been made public.
