On March 1st, 2026, police in New Jersey responded to an Exxon gas station on a report of theft of services. The following body worn camera footage details the following events. Hi again. How are you? My camera's recording again, okay? >> No problem. So, what's going on? I just realized I left my wallet at my dad's house. Okay. You want to give him a phone call? Maybe he can help you pay? He's not answering me, so that's why um it's been a little tough for me to call, so is it possible you How about this? How about you step out of the car real quick? Do me a favor? Just stand right here, okay? I appreciate that. My coworker's right here. He has a camera as well. I think you I think you actually met him, so let me see what he has to say. Did you call us? Who called us? Uh the manager. Where is he? He's not here. He left? >> No, he's not here already. I called the manager the manager called. So, did you pump his gas? Yeah, he told me to. Okay, so let me speak to him. What's going on? What What? Yeah. Good? Yeah, he's um he's hanging out. So, what's going on, my friend? I'm sorry to yell at you. I thought the guy Like, who called the police department? I called my manager my manager called the police. Oh, okay. I got you. You called the manager manager. I'm sorry about that, too. I'm Secaucus police. I'm your I'm your police. What's going on? I got cameras recording. Okay. Okay. I left my wallet at my home. Just call my dad and call my dad. My dad he don't 43. Turn him all around, please. Was that the manager? Oh, hello. That's him. Same on the vehicle. Same person from No. I tried my my dad my dad What are we going to do? How much is Yes, sir. I leave your phone here I can't leave your ID here. Just go. We see sir, just getting our statements from the gas attendant. How much did he uh How much did he uh pump the gas? How much How much was the gas? 48. Did he ask for it for cash? Yeah, full lot of cash. Do you have ID or driver's license on you? Yeah. I appreciate it. You're not in trouble. It's more of you know, you're involved We got to protect the business. We got to protect you, too. Yes, I am. What's your What's your phone number, Yazid? Come back to the station after. Can I call him? Yeah. Mahmoud? Mahmoud. Mahmoud. Yeah, Mahmoud. Hello, hello. Hello. Hi, yes. So, my name is Secaucus police officer Justin Pardo. My badge number is 186. How are you, Mahmoud? How are you doing, sir? Okay, so I was speaking to Yazid. I got you. I'm speaking to Yazid. Um this this person uh drove up to the gas station. He requested uh to you know, fill up the you know, he requested gas. He said he would pay in cash. Right now we're at $48. This person this guy um we just dealt with him. Disclose that to you a little bit. Uh he can't pay. He can't pay the $48. Okay, so my question to you being that you're the manager of this gas station, I need to ask you because he can't pay um is he allowed to come back to your business ever? I know, right? I know. Yeah, I know. So, let's say he let's say whatever happens to him today, is he allowed back let's say tomorrow or week from now? Right. Do Do you want me to tell him that he's not allowed back and to trespass him? Yeah, of course he's going to trespass, but we we we actually we are out for today. Okay, so this is my Mahmoud? So, this is what we're going to do. We're going to arrest him right now for what we call theft we're going to what we call theft of services. He came here knowingly that he couldn't you know, he's going to say that he forgot his wallet. Um but we're going to arrest him and um let me ask you another question. His car 39 With your permission we're going to take him to the station. Should we leave his car here or do you want us to impound it? Nope. If If the car belongs to him or is it Yep, the car belongs to him. And he doesn't give you guys any explanation like why he doesn't able to pay or anything? He just can't. He He said he forgot his wallet, but this is the second time we dealt with him in something similar, so Okay. Okay. So, one more time uh his car is here, but we're going to take him. Do you want us to take it off your property or is it okay to leave it here? No, you guys can take it that's fine. At least he's going to have to pay for the for the cost of the police department. Yeah, so it's okay to leave it. I'll put it in a parking spot or do you want it off your property on the street? Yeah, if he gets tickets off the property it's fine. Okay, no problem. Okay, no problem. Do you mind if I call you from my personal so I I could say that I spoke to you in the report? Sure. I appreciate it. I'll call you from my personal, okay? From my number. Let me I got to do what I got to do. I'll call you later I'll call you a little bit later, okay? Okay. Uh 48 bucks. There's no way you can pay, huh? I'm joking. All right, no problem. You're under arrest. Put your hands behind your back. You're being arrested for theft of services. Okay. This is the third time that we've dealt with you with a similar incident like Sorry, didn't mean to do that. 43 we'll have him under. 447. Say it again. Sir, so you're under arrest for what we call theft of services. I have probable cause that you knowingly and intentionally came here to try to get gas, but you can't pay for it. You have the right to remain silent. Any statement you make may be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney and to have an attorney present with you during any questioning. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you before any questioning. You have the right to terminate this interview at any time. Do you understand each of these rights? 447. Having these rights in mind, do you wish to talk to us now? Okay. Having these rights in mind, do wish to talk to us at throughout any of this time in this process? Okay, cool. No problem. Sir, you want the car on your property or no? The manager said no over the phone. Going to be towed. Okay. You're going to drive it. You guys going to tow it or not? We'll take it to the lot. 44 44, can you You got no job? Who's going to pay for it? You got my phone? You want your phone? My phone is in my backpack. Anything in the backpack? Uh it has My backpack. My backpack. You got any briefs or nothing? Okay. Spread your legs. All right, spread your legs. Okay. You have any uh like drugs on you? No drugs. Any pills or any medications on you? No. Okay. Where's my dad? Oh, okay. That's your dad? Yeah, that's my dad. Okay. Maybe he could take the car. He won't drive my car. Yeah, well well Actually, uh your phone and your backpack, right? Yeah. Yeah, my phone is right there. Your phone's right here. Where's your backpack? Right there. I will I will go get it now. Yeah, I don't see a backpack. I'll get you my phone, please. Is that your mother? That's my dad. That's your dad? Okay, come with me. That's my sergeant. That's not allowed. You can't do that. Uh no, we can't take any electronics. Come on, right? an adult. All right? Unless you give me permission, I can't tell her really what's going on here. You give me permission to talk to her or not? Got your phone. Yeah. I'll put it down in a second, all right? Oh, my bad. My phone. Hold on. My bad about that. It's my bad. I'll be a second. Let me check the backseat. Okay. I got it. I got you. Follow my partner here. Watch your head. Have you ever been arrested before? I have been, yes. When? 2011. And that was a a long time ago, right? Was that for pot? Yeah, it was weed, yeah. That's gone. Okay. Um so, theft of services at $48 is what we call a disorderly persons offense in New Jersey. Consider that a misdemeanor. But since you've done this before, second second or third time, and it's right in front of me. You can't pay it. So, you're under arrest. Do you have any questions at this time? No questions. Okay. We'll hold this. It's only a photograph. We'll take his picture and then we'll just bring him to Street Crimes so we could do I could do the complaint. One charge. I took a photo of that. Maybe I'll get a receipt. Should I get him like a receipt We'll see if he's in time. Yeah, maybe. Yeah. Hey uh Hey, are you? I put your phone in a plastic bag. No one else touches it. It's yours. It's not mine. Hey, Corey. Is my daddy the the gas? You're already under arrest. So, maybe they could maybe your dad and them could work it out after the fact, but the crime happened and you're under arrest for it, okay? There's no going back from that now. Um I'm sorry about that. Hey, Corey, it's car 44. Go ahead. Go ahead. I advised he can have his phone now. Did he say thank you? He's in the back. You got a photo of him. Got my camera. I got the photo. I don't know if they want to do mom a favor. Put the phone in. You want to ask? I'll stay with him if you want to. He's talking to mom now. So, we can speed up the process for you a little bit. Uh these are just background questions. These are not questions about the crime. Okay. So, I already advised you of you know, the Miranda rights. Okay. But these are just background questions. Has nothing to do with the crime. morning. What is your email address? Can I tell you that? No. All right, I'll be right there. I was going to tell him his dad to take the car. With your permission, can your dad take the car? No. No? No. Even off the property? Cuz unfortunately, sir, if you don't want to give your dad the car, it's going to get impounded. Okay, then give the Yeah, give the dad the car. It's fine? Yeah. >> [cheering] >> Hey. Hey. Yeah, he has Give me your cell 55. I'm also going to take your cell with me. Are the keys in the car, right? No, he doesn't. Is your keys in the car, right? Yes, they are. All right, keys in the car. We'll get you a ride. I'm ready to go. We'll go. Let's go. Let's try to do this for you, okay? Okay. Keys in the car? Yeah, they're locked. Let's go. Huh. Hi, dad. He's on this side, right? Yeah, he's on that side. He's on that side, right? The man was arrested and charged with theft of services. Please leave your thoughts on this arrest, and don't forget to subscribe and turn on your notification bell for new videos. >> [music]