Gainesville man arrested after filing false police report, stealing tip jar

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – At 2:52 a.m. Saturday, officers were approached at the Chevron Gas Station on West University Avenue by 21-year-old Bennett Stringfellow, who claimed he was robbed.

According to officers, Stringfellow claimed he was attacked and his phone was stolen.

During their investigation, they were approached by the alleged “thief,” who was an employee at ANF Gyros and Grill…

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