Man indicted in plot to steal cash boxes from slot machines at 7 restaurants
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Eric Christopher Johnson, 38, was indicted on 26 counts including burglary, theft, forgery, identity theft and possession of a stolen vehicle. He was arrested on Nov. 9, 2021. Johnson tried to steal from valley businesses between June 1, 2020 and July 23, 2021.
The businesses that were targeted are Buffalo Wild Wings, Aces & ales, Barcode Burger Bar, El Dorado Cantina, Via Brasil Steakhouse, 7345 S. Durango Drive and 7350 S Hualapai Way. The other counts relate to possession of ID, conspiracy, forgery and burglary tools to break into mailboxes.
Buffalo Wild Wings, Aces & Ales, Barcode Burger Bar, El Dorado Cantina, Via Brasil Steakhouse and Barcode Burger bar are located in Phoenix.
