- A renowened social media influencer is facing serious allegations after police arrested him over a reported burglary at a former workplace
- Dejontay Wings, who has hundreds of thousands of followers online, was booked and later released as the case continues
- While the CCTV camera failed to capture a clear image of his face, the ex-boss says they recognised him by his distinctive walk
A social media comedian with hundreds of thousands of followers has become the centre of online attention after being arrested over allegations that he stole money from a former employer.
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The case has drawn widespread discussion because investigators reportedly identified him by his distinctive walk.
Where was Wings fired from?
People reports that Dejontay Wings, 27, better known online as “wingstoofunny”, was arrested on Saturday, June 6, on suspicion of simple burglary and simple criminal damage to property.
The content creator, who has built a large audience across Instagram and TikTok through comedy videos, booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison before being released.
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According to court documents, the allegations stem from an incident at a Take 5 Oil Change branch in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Investigators say officers responding to the business found signs of forced entry, including a broken window, following a reported burglary.
How much was stolen?
The business manager told authorities that approximately $200 (KSh 25,900) had been taken from a safe inside the premises.
However, a malfunctioning security camera reportedly failed to capture a clear image of the suspect’s face.
What has captured the public’s imagination is the unusual way investigators say the suspect was identified.
According to the arrest warrant shared by the New York Post, the manager recognised Wings, a former employee, by the way he walked.
How ex-boss identified Wings
Authorities reportedly compared previous surveillance footage of Wings working at the business with footage from the burglary and concluded that both individuals shared the same “distinctive walk”.
Police said Wings had been dismissed from his job around two weeks before the alleged break-in took place.
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News of the arrest quickly spread online, with Wings’ mugshot circulating widely across social media platforms.
Many users expressed surprise that a social media personality known for making people laugh had found himself at the centre of a criminal investigation.
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Why Wings’ case went viral
The influencer, who has amassed more than 600,000 followers across his social media accounts, is known for creating humorous skits and comedy content.
His online popularity has only amplified interest in the case. Despite the allegations, Wings has strongly denied wrongdoing.
In a statement issued through a spokesperson, he described the claims against him as false and insisted there was no evidence proving he committed the offence.
“There is no evidence or camera footage to prove anything,” the spokesperson said, adding: “We will see them in court.”
The case is now expected to proceed through the legal system, where prosecutors will seek to prove the allegations while Wings maintains his innocence.
As with all criminal cases, the charges remain allegations until tested in court and any defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
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CCTV captures 3 men robbing Nairobi studio
Elsewhere, CCTV footage captured three men inside a photography studio in Nairobi at 6 am engaging in a brazen break-in.
The suspects wore hoodies and caps to conceal their identities and appeared to have carefully planned the raid.
The studio owner said the break-in was particularly painful because he had recently invested heavily in upgrading and branding the studio.
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