Classic Cops of the Day

By Observer Staff
| 4:00 a.m. September 19, 2011

East County
Cops Corner

Oct. 7, 2009
Caught with camera
1:44 p.m. — 2911 53rd Ave. E. (Wal-Mart). Theft. The defendant reportedly removed an $89 camcorder from its box and concealed it in the pocket of his shorts. He walked past the cash register. Asset protection apprehended the defendant when he exited the store. He was arrested and transported to the Manatee County Jail.