A Hillsborough County man was arrested after posing as a customer and attacking a jewelry store owner during a robbery at University Square Mall in Tampa, where he stole approximately $50,000 worth of merchandise.
Robbery Details
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Mahlique Booth entered a jewelry store at the mall and acted like a customer before trying to steal a necklace. The store owner confronted Booth, leading to a fight. During the altercation, Booth allegedly assaulted the store owner, shattered a jewelry display case, and took the merchandise.
The HCSO Aviation Unit tracked Booth’s vehicle after the robbery, and deputies arrested him in St. Petersburg. Booth is facing charges of robbery and criminal mischief.
Original reporting: Tampa Bay Florida News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.