(KRON) — The Campbell Police Department arrested a “serial dine-and-dasher” in the South Bay on Sunday, according to Randy Musterer, who is the CEO of Sushi Confidential in San Jose and Campbell. Musterer said the man had stolen a total of almost $1,000 from both of his restaurants.
Restaurant employees were given a photo of the suspect in case he returned, and employees at the Campbell location saw him Sunday night donning a hat and hoodie.
Employees handed him his check as soon as they served his food, Musterer said. The suspect asked where the bathroom was and tried to sneak out the back.
A busser was waiting at the back exit, and the suspect saw him and walked back through the restaurant to the front. He left and jogged to his car, video posted by Musterer shows.
Musterer watched the situation unfold on security cameras and called the Campbell Police Department.
Musterer said he drove around town and eventually spotted the suspect near Coach’s Sports Bar and Grill, located at 2240 S. Winchester Blvd. in Campbell. CPD responded and arrested him.
The suspect had an open arrest warrant, according to Musterer.
“One less thief on the streets—and hopefully, one less restaurant dealing with his scams,” Musterer said.
KRON4 reached out to the Campbell Police Department for confirmation and did not receive a response in time for publication.
