Winter Haven FL (The Weekly Vice) - Allen Nguyen, a 22-year-old Florida man was jailed Thursday after he allegedly stole $70 worth of lottery tickets from a convenience store and then attempted to cash in a winning ticket at the same store.
According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, Nguyen stole about $70 worth of scratch off lottery tickets from a New Haven Circle K when the clerk briefly stepped away from the counter.
Investigators say the clerk notified police when she discovered a large discrepancy between the on-hand tickets and her cash drawer. A review of security camera footage revealed a man leaning over the counter and taking the tickets while the cashier was away.
Authorities received a break in the case March 1st when Nguyen returned to the store with one of the winning tickets - hoping to receive a $50 payout. The clerk recognized Gnuyen from the surveillance video and asked to see his driver's license. The clerk then wrote down the suspect's information and called 911.
Nguyen was booked into the Polk County Jail Friday on a charge of petit theft. He was released after posting $250 bail.
Danny Vice
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7 comments:
"Ahh you not so Rucky after all!"
Why does his name sound so familiar? I guess maybe it's just the last name because it's been on here before.
I'm sure there was another gas station or something he could have gone to. I guess criminals really do always return to the scene of the crime. What an idiot!
LOL, that either took a lot of cohones or no brains. I think I would go with the latter for old Allen here.
HMM Steal $70.00 woth of tickets and only get $50.00 then has a $250.00 bail correct me if i am wrong he is down $200.00 so far.
Just like my investments the more i invest the less i get
Hay he can be hired by the government....their here to help.
Most thefts never had a brain or they would figure the odd of getting away vice the odds of earning an honest living and staying out of the system.
Can You Say RETARD
And yet, was he not supporting the local economy and recirculating the money back into the community by cashing in his ticket at the place he ripped off?
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