# Joe Peeper — Little Caesar character guide

> Joe Peeper in Little Caesar by W. R. Burnett.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Joe

**First appearance:** 0002-little-caesar

## Who they are

Nervous lookout and informant for the gang.

## In the story

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-iv-iv)

Joe Peeper is identified as Arnie's employee who can be bribed to expose the crooked books.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-v-iii)

Testifies against Little Arnie, revealing the crooked books, and later seeks Rico's protection.

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