DeQwan Keith Stafford, 33 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said he stole the tip jar at Chef Chin Restaurant on Riverbend Drive.
Reports said that Stafford stole the jar and the $400 in cash and change that was inside.
While being taken into custody, police said that they found a drug pipe in his pocket.
Stafford is charged with theft by taking and possession of drug related objects.
