The Brief
- Michael Reading, 50, was arrested for the 21st time in Polk County, according to the sheriff’s office.
- Investigators say he stole a Ford Bronco, a generator and power tools during his latest crime spree.
- Charges include grand theft and burglary.
LAKELAND, Fla. – A man is in the Polk County Jail for the 21st time after deputies say he stole an SUV along with other items during his latest crime spree.
Michael Reading’s latest arrest
Timeline:
The sheriff’s office says a construction crew at Simmers Young Park showed up for work on April 1 and discovered a generator, along with several Milwaukee-brand power tools, were missing after they had been stored in a locked trailer the previous day.
Then on April 7, the owner of a 1989 Ford Bronco told PCSO the vehicle was stolen from a gas station in Auburndale after it broke down the previous day. Deputies say surveillance video showed a gray 2000 Ford Ranger pickup truck towing the Bronco away.…