Serial Dine-and-Dasher Arrested for Targeting South Florida Sports Bar Chain

Serial Dine-and-Dasher Arrested

• 📌 A man accused of being a serial dine-and-dasher has been arrested after targeting a South Florida sports bar chain.
• 🎯 The accused, identified as 40-year-old Juan Carlos Rivera, allegedly visited all five Sports Grill locations over two weeks.
• 💸 He is accused of consuming at least $650 worth of food and drinks without paying.

Modus Operandi

• 🍺 The suspect would order food and drinks, often sitting at the bar.
• 🏃‍♂️ He would then concoct a story about getting something for his wife, leaving the restaurant and never returning.
• 💳 As a distraction, he reportedly left a pre-approved credit card flyer at the register before fleeing.

Charges and Prior Warrants

• ⚖️ Rivera faces charges including organized scheme to defraud and defrauding an innkeeper.
• 🚨 Records indicate he also had multiple open warrants, including one for failing to appear in court for a strong-armed robbery case.
• 🔒 Due to the open warrants, he is being held without bond.

Impact on Business

• 💔 The COO and managing partner of Sports Grill expressed that such incidents are disheartening for a family-owned business.
• 😥 She noted that these actions affect everyone in the restaurant more than people might realize.