Ann Arbor man accused of trying to steal money from coffee shop tip jar

Ann Arbor police Lt. Renee Bush said the man was caught with his hand in the tip jar at 8 p.m. Monday at the store, 1423 E. Stadium Blvd. He had entered the business and asked for a glass of water. When the attendant turned her back, the man reportedly reached inside the jar and the woman could hear the sound of coins moving around.

The woman turned around and asked the man if he had any money in his hands. When he didn’t respond, she told him to open his hands and subsequently saw money falling to the ground.

Bush said the man attempted to leave the store but the woman moved quickly to block him. She called police and then saw an Ann Arbor police cruiser driving by. She left the business to flag down the car. Sgt. Craig Flocken arrested the man on the scene, Bush said.

No one was injured in the incident, and several witnesses gave statements to police. Charges are pending against the man.

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