A social media influencer’s mugshot has gone viral after he was arrested over an alleged burglary at his former workplace.
Dejontay Wings, 27, who has built up a following of nearly 300,000 across social media, was arrested after police linked him to a break-in at a Take 5 Oil Change branch.
Officers allege Wings broke into the business and stole approximately $200 (£148) from a safe inside the office.
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Police said Wings had been dismissed from the company around two weeks before the alleged break-in, as reported by Need To Know.
Investigators claimed a security camera malfunction prevented managers from obtaining a clear image of the suspect during the incident.
However, the business manager later told officers they recognised Wings from his distinctive manner of walking.
Court documents cited by local reports allege the suspect gained entry after a garage window was broken before making his way through the building and locating the safe.
According to a police warrant, the incident happened at around 10:50pm on 2 December last year.
Wings was arrested on 6 June and booked on charges of simple burglary and criminal damage to a property in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, US, according to Baton Rouge Police.
The case quickly attracted attention online after local broadcaster WBRZ shared details of the arrest, with the post generating millions of views on social media.
Wings is known online for comedy sketches and viral videos and has amassed a large following across multiple platforms.
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