Video shows New Jersey 'Donut Desperado' live-streaming crime at Dunkin' Donuts

Wednesday, June 5, 2019
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, New Jersey (WABC) -- Newly released video shows a dancing thief live-streaming his own crime at a Dunkin Donuts store in New Jersey.

South Brunswick police released the video on Twitter.
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It shows the suspect -- dubbed the "Donut Desperado" -- jumping onto the counter at the store on George's Road before grabbing a donut around 8:30 p.m. Saturday.

He has his phone in his hand the whole time, live-streaming his escapades.

The suspect appears to grab a beverage from a cooler as employees and customers look on.
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He then exits the store.

Police say this is the second time this thief has struck, apparently hungry for both donuts and attention.



Anyone with information should contact police at 732-329-4646.

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