Police: Plymouth schools food director bought premium food with federal funds, sold it at his Cape Cod restaurant

Plymouth Public Schools food services director Patrick Vancott has been arrested, officials say.

The 62-year-old is accused of stealing food from the school district and sold it at his Cape Cod restaurant for profit.

“There’s usually lots of lines here, so I’ve seen a lot of people enjoying food here on the beach,” said Ken Dautrich, who is familiar with the restaurant.

At Vancott’s “Snack Shack” in Barnstable, there are items on the menu like hamburgers and lobster rolls.

Investigators say Vancott used federal funds meant to feed children and ordered premium angus beef and lobster meat.

“The assistant director of food services could not recall a time or function where students and or staff were served lobster as a meal during to the cost or potential allergens. Its not something the