Niagara Falls Police responded to the Seneca Niagara Casino around 3am on April 13th after reports of a larceny.
Upon arrival, officers spoke to the complainant who stated he was on the gaming floor and reached into his left jacket pocket to pull out his phone. Unbeknownst to him, his money clip containing $1,020 cash fell onto the casino floor.
Officers were then directed to the casino security office to watch film of the incident. They first observed the complainant pull out his money and the money clip fall onto the floor.
A few moments later, an unknown male walks up to the machine and notices the money clip on the ground. He bends over, picks it up, and places it in his pocket. The unknown male then walks to the bathroom before exiting to play games on the gaming floor.
Casino security advised officers that they found the money clip in a bathroom stall. Officers detained the male suspect who admitted to picking up the money clip. However, he said that there was only $120 in it, not $1,020.
The complainant wished to press charges against the suspect. He was transported to police headquarters for booking and processing.
No further information is available at this time.
Suspect Arrested after Picking Up Money Clip with $1,020 and Playing Slots at Seneca Niagara Casino