Police: Man arrested, didn't pay for dry cleaning

Steve Ruben Jean-Jacques faces larceny charge

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A man is behind bars after he retrieved his clothing item from a dry cleaner and walked out without paying, according to the Gainesville Police Department.

Police said Steve Ruben Jean-Jacques, 34, entered the dry cleaner upset with the service. He was also upset at the employee standing behind the counter.

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According to investigators, Jacques shoved the employee out of the way and retrieved his clothing item valued at $10.50. He then walked out without paying.

Jacques faces a larceny charge. Records show he had a prior battery conviction.