Crime & Safety

Man Robbed Hardware Store, Stole Tools From Carport: Bradenton Police

A man accused of stealing tools from a carport in Bradenton was already in jail for robbing a hardware store in Palmetto, police said.

BRADENTON, FL — A man faces charges after being caught on camera stealing tools from a carport in the 1700 block of 4th Avenue East on Oct. 27, Bradenton police wrote in a Facebook post.

Corey Grier, 52, was arrested and charged with burglarizing an unoccupied structure.

“He wasn't difficult to find, as Grier has been in custody at the Manatee County Jail since October 28, following his arrest by the Palmetto Police Department for burglarizing an Ace Hardware store,” police said. “The new charge will be added to his tab.”

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