One arrested in TV heist; another at large
TAMPA -- Two men stole five plasma-screen televisions from a store at Britton Plaza this morning, police said, prompting a brief foot chase and an arrest. Another suspect is still at large.
Police said the theft took place just before 6 a.m. at Rent-A-Center, 3940 Britton Plaza. A witness told police that two men loaded the TVs into a dark-colored Dodge Durango and sped away.
Police saw the SUV at a McDonald's at W Kennedy Boulevard and S Edison Avenue. The allegedly stolen SUV sped away before another officer saw it pulling into a construction site at LaSalle Street and Howard Avenue.
The two men bailed from the SUV, prompting a foot chase that ended with one man in custody. The other got away, police said. Their names were not immediately available.
- Casey Cora, Times staff writer
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DUMBASS!!!!! lol
Posted by: Robby | Thursday, February 07, 2008 at 10:15 AM
They be just takin' what "Da Man" owes 'em.
Posted by: Get-Smart | Thursday, February 07, 2008 at 10:22 AM
On my honor to do my best to take what's givin and steal the rest.
To smoke Newports and cheap cigars and to slap my baby-momma while she be in the car.
Posted by: For Pete Sake | Thursday, February 07, 2008 at 10:39 AM
Sounds like they are as bright as those of you posting such childish and derogatory comments. Isn't it about recess time at your elementary school?
Posted by: Mo | Thursday, February 07, 2008 at 12:31 PM
Hey Mo - How did you avoid them cops? Dont be a snitch.
Posted by: Gravy | Thursday, February 07, 2008 at 12:39 PM