Staff report
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Ethan Van Young Jr., 33, was arrested yesterday for allegedly breaking the window of a car, stealing the victim’s wallet, and using her credit cards to buy video game controllers.
At about 8 a.m. on May 28, the victim’s car window was smashed while the vehicle was parked at Shoppes at Thornebrooke (2441 NW 43rd Street), and her wallet and credit cards were stolen. About 45 minutes later, one of the cards was used at the northwest Walmart (5700 NW 23rd Street), where two video game controllers were purchased for $166.37. There was an attempt to buy two $400 gift cards, but that transaction was declined by the bank…