Video courtesy of CNN


An off-duty police officer is under investigation after pulling a gun on a customer he thought was stealing.

It happened at a gas station in Orange County. 

Surveillance video shows Jose Arreola paying for a pack of mentos, then putting them in his pocket. 

Moments later, an off-duty Buena Park officer stands behind him, pulls out a gun, and tells him to put the candy back.

The clerk told the officer the man paid for the item, and the officer apologized.

Arreola says he is most upset by officer’s arrogance, not the gun. 

Buena Park PD released the following statement in regards to the incident:

In an effort to be transparent, I am sharing an article with you that was in the OC Register today regarding an off-duty incident that occurred involving one of our police officers. The video of the incident clearly shows our officer drawing his gun, but not pointing it, at a subject he allegedly believed was committing a theft inside the mini-mart of a Chevron gas station in Buena Park. We were aware of this incident after it occurred and we immediately began conducting an administrative investigation into the conduct of the officer involved. The complainant also filed a formal complaint against the officer alleging misconduct and also retained an attorney. I want you to know that after I watched the video I found it to be disturbing, as I’m sure it was to you. However, because there is an ongoing personnel investigation and potential litigation pending against the city, I am unable to discuss the details of our investigation. I can definitely assure you that our investigation will be thorough and if the officer is found to be in violation of any policies and procedures, he will be held accountable. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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