Suspect arrested after flushing valves taken from multiple restaurants
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- Man arrested for stealing toilet flushing valves from multiple fast food restaurants across Columbus and Alabama.
- Jarrad Oakes faces theft and property damage charges; investigation ongoing in multiple jurisdictions.
An arrest has been made after flushing valves were stolen from multiple Columbus restaurants.
The spree of thefts involve a male subject walking into fast food chains, including Taco Bell, Burger King and Starbucks, and taking the flushing valves off of the toilets. At least five Taco Bell restaurants, with two in Columbus and three in Alabama, were targeted, according to a Taco Bell management source who wanted to remain anonymous.
Sources also confirm the suspect hit multiple other restaurants in East Alabama, including Zaxby’s.
The male subject was later identified and arrested by the Columbus Police Department’s Property Crimes Unit.
Oakes
The male, identified as Jarrad Oakes, was arrested on April 9 and is facing numerous charges of theft by taking and criminal damage to property, according to jail records. At this time, Oakes has not been charged in Phenix City.
The investigation is ongoing. This is a developing story.
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