Suspect Throws Fit After Arrest for Stealing $7 from Subway Tip Jar

Niagara Falls Police responded to the Subway at 2608 Pine Avenue around 1:30pm on August 22nd after reports of a larceny.

Dispatch was advised by the caller that a black male wearing a gold durag, purple sweater and tan pants stole money from the tip jar.

The suspect was last seen walking towards Mario’s Convenience Store along Pine Avenue.

While traveling eastbound on Pine Avenue, officer observed a suspect matching the description walk into Diamond’s Fashion located on the corner of 22nd Street and Pine Avenue. Officers pulled into the parking lot, exited their vehicle and walked into the store.

Officers then made contact with the black male, who stated, “you really gonna prosecute me over seven dollars?”

Officers replied, “yes.”

The black male grabbed money from his pocket and threw it on the ground in front of him. He was then detained and brought out to the patrol vehicle.

The male identified himself as “Montezuma,” but stated that his government name was Timothy Hicks.

On his person, officers located a set of keys, cheese sticks from 7-Eleven and a cellphone.

Officers transported Hicks to subway where he was positively identified. He was then transported to police headquarters for booking and processing. While inside the booking area, he refused to be photographed or fingerprinted.

Hicks was then found to be on Niagara County Probation, but refused to say who his probation officer was.

No further information is available at this time.

Suspect Throws Fit After Arrest for Stealing $7 from Subway Tip Jar