ST. PETERSBURG — Police have charged Cory Kendrick, 24, in connection with a series of smash-and-grab vehicle burglaries reported citywide between Jan. 2 and Jan. 5.
Police said surveillance video showed Kendrick riding a bicycle through a Publix parking lot located at 1700 34th St. N., smashing car windows, rummaging through vehicle and taking items. A total of 11 vehicles were reported damaged at that location.
The next morning, a police officer reported spotting Kendrick riding a bicycle near the 1100 block of Baum Avenue. Police said Kendrick attempted to flee but was arrested a short distance away…