Late last year there was a local "breakfast bandit" that was stealing breakfast just like is mentioned above. The speculation is due to the attention brought on the news - he hasn't resurfaced.
https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/georgias-breakfast-buffet-bandit-no-longer-freeloading-at-area-hotels-but-still-at-large-police-say
“He's either not from our area, or he's laying low. Given the amount of attention this received in town and the lack of credible leads after we put his face out there, it's possible that he was passing through our area on the interstate,” a spokesperson told Fox News.