Florida man faces theft charges after stealing luggage from hotel

Allegedly caught wearing clothes that didn’t belong to him

Florida man accused of stealing luggage, then wearing victim's clothes (Courtesy: Clearwater Police Department)

CLEARWATER BEACH, Fla. – A Florida man is facing theft charges after allegedly stealing someone’s luggage at a hotel, then he’s caught wearing the victim’s clothes.

Clearwater police arrested Mark Brienza last weekend, after they said he found a luggage ticket at a Clearwater Beach restaurant, then took it to the nearby hotel to claim the luggage.

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Officials said the victim saw the suspect riding on a bicycle wearing some of his clothing.

Brienza was later arrested and charged with grand theft.


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