Chuck E. Cheese, was arrested by Tallahassee Police Department officers and being taken out of the restaurant as kids and families look on.  Well for those keeping score, the person in the costume was arrested.

Police spokesperson Alicia Hill said police were called to the parking lot of the Chuck E. Cheese July 3 after a caller reported a stolen credit card. The victim met officers outside and said that they had a party at the pizza joint in June. Afterward she noticed about $100 of fraudulent charges on her card from places she didn’t shop at or hadn’t been to.

“They walked over with the intention of just walking outside to put handcuffs on him outside of public view,” Hill told the Democrat.  According to police reports, one officer while grabbing the employee even referred to him as the character himself, “Chuck E, come with me, Chuck E.”

She said TPD doesn’t have a specific policy on arresting people in costume, as the agency relies on “officer discretion” based on the safety of others and ensuring a suspect can’t destroy evidence.

I truly don’t know what is more surprising that Chuck E. Cheese was arrested, that they addressed him as Chuck E., or that Chuck E. Cheese is still in business.  However, this story is indicative that you are not safe anywhere.  Simply put, some people will always only care about themselves.  A costume or a job will not change their heart.  (No wonder my wife does not like mascots.)

Thank God he was after their money and not their children, unlike this guy: https://www.foxnews.com/us/surveillance-video-shows-26-year-old-man-grabbing-toddler-mall-play-area-arrest-abduction   Be aware of your surroundings always.

I wonder if PETA is calling for the ethical treatment of the man formally dressed as a mouse.