I sure am sick of posting this guy’s picture, but here we go again.
This is “Jumper Cable Guy.” He’ll pretend to be talking on his cell phone, then will approach passersby, telling them that his truck has broken down and he needs 7 dollars and some odd amount of change for jumper cables. If you have jumper cables to offer him, he’ll tell you that he has a heavy-duty truck and needs cables that are more powerful than the ones you have. Then he’ll repeat his request for money.
I’m not saying it’s a scam or anything, but his truck seems to break down many times a day, and has been breaking down for several years. JCG has been known to be nasty/threatening to people who tell him no. He’s currently working the Downtown core, but he’s also been seen in other parts of town, particularly Midtown and in South Main.
This is at least the fourth time I’ve posted his pic. JCG knows about this blog and has even stopped and introduced himself to me. Last week as I was walking down Main Street, a trolley passed by and he yelled out the window, “Hey, shaggy haired white dude! Remember me? Jumper Cable Guy.”
He was seen hitting up customers on Sole’s patio for money yesterday. He’s lost quite a bit of weight since this photo was taken.
If he hits you up for money, call 545-COPS.