Chick-fil-A employee busted in bizarre $80K mac-and-cheese theft scheme

The investigation began in November 2025, after the restaurant's owners reported hundreds of suspicious refunds, according to police.

Court records show a warrant was issued for Jones' arrest on April 6. He was taken into custody April 17, with assistance from the Texas Attorney General's Fugitive Task Force and the Fort Worth Police Department.

The money laundering charge typically applies when proceeds from alleged illegal activity are processed through financial transactions, while the evading arrest charge indicates authorities believe he attempted to avoid being taken into custody.

If convicted, he could face up to 10 years in state prison under Texas law.

The Grapevine Police Department and a representative for Chick-fil-A did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.