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Bradenton Shoplifter With Baby In Arms Fought Store Officer, Police Say

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By HALLE STOCKTON

Sarasote Herald-Tribune

Published: March 18, 2009

Adrian Conde

MANATEE COUNTY - With his 1-year-old baby in his arms, a Bradenton man suspected of stealing two pairs of shoes from a store Tuesday fought with a loss prevention officer in a parking lot, the Bradenton Police Department said.

Adrian C. Conde, 25, of the 1900 block of Fifth Street West, was arrested on charges of felony child neglect, assault and retail theft.

According to a police report, Conde took his toddler with him to a Bealls clothing store, at 6355 Manatee Ave. W., around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday and left without paying for two pairs of shoes.

When a loss prevention officer confronted Conde, police say Conde picked up his son and began wrestling and throwing punches at the officer.

It is unknown if the toddler was injured because Conde's friend took him home during the altercation, the report said.

Conde reportedly told officers he picked up his child because the boy was crying and that he stole the shoes so he could earn money by selling them on the street.

Conde is in the Manatee County jail on $240 bail.

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