A line cook at a Venezuelan restaurant in Doral has been arrested after, police said, he stole three recipe books containing trade secrets from his employer.

According to an arrest report, 50-year-old Carlos Francisco Gottberg Marquez was taken into custody Monday on a felony charge of theft of trade secrets.

“You got arrested for theft of trade secrets,” said Miami-Dade Judge Mindy S. Glazer.

Police said the thefts occurred at Mordisco Miami, a restaurant known for its Venezuelan-style steaks, appetizers and handmade arepas, located at 10355 Northwest 41st Street.

Cesar Gonzalez, the restaurant’s owner and chef, said he felt betrayed.

“It’s the heart of the restaurant,” said Gonzalez.

Gonzalez said one of the stolen books shared how exactly to prepare the restaurant’s signature meal

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