The Chuck E. Cheese mascot couldn't desert his place of employment fast enough when cops came rushing in the door ... taking him into custody in newly released body cam footage.

The video taken back in July captures the cops taking down Jermell J. Jones ... wearing the full mouse get-up like we told you about last month. Tallahassee Police Department

In the clip, police rush into the restaurant and arcade to grab Jones ... telling a woman "Chuck E. is a little busy" before grabbing his arms and pulling them behind his back.

At first, the officers struggle to cuff the rat-faced mascot ... and, they tell him to stop resisting -- before adding that he shouldn't cause a scene.

Ultimately, Jones is cuffed and officers walk him outside where they pat him down ... and check to see wh

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