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Thursday, May 2, 2024

Man dressed up as woman arrested in theft of merchandise from Belk

David Calvin Charles III
David Calvin Charles III

A man who was dressed up as a woman complete with a wig was arrested in the theft of merchandise from Belk at La Plaza Grande in The Villages.

David C. Charles III, 24, of Summerfield, had been dressed as a woman when Lady Lake police were called to the store Tuesday night.

Charles was accompanied by Thomas A. Antonucci, 48, also of Summerfield.

The men allegedly stole men’s Polo shirts then got into a red Nissan and fled. They were soon apprehended by Lady Lake Police.

Thomas Anthony Antonucci
Thomas Anthony Antonucci

The loss prevention officer reported that Charles had been in the store the previous month and had stolen Polo shirts, but got away.

Charles was arrested on charges of retail theft, petit theft and resisting a merchant. He was booked at the Lake County Jail on $3,000 bond.

Antonucci was arrested on charges of retail theft and driving while license suspended. He was booked at the Lake County Jail on $1,000 bond.

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