Iowa City man reportedly took money from register after being told he was being terminated

Hunter
01/04/23

An Iowa City man who was told he was being let go from his job at a downtown restaurant allegedly tried to take money from the register on his way out.

At approximately 11pm Tuesday, 29-year-old Jarvarise Harper of Westside Drive was at Panchero’s Mexican Grill on South Clinton Street when he was told he was being let go. Harper reportedly left the store, but returned. Police say he opened the cash register and took money out of the drawer.

Harper was confronted about the incident and returned the money. Police on scene allegedly found marijuana when he was being searched for stolen property.

Harper was charged with 5^th degree Theft and Marijuana possession. If convicted on both counts, he could be sentenced to up to 13 months in jail.