Suspected Bradenton jewelry thief picks up new charges

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) – The Bradenton man charged with stealing a $9,000 gold chain from Kay Jewelers last month continues to be charged with new crimes despite being in jail, Bradenton police say.

In the original case, Christopher Dimastrantonio allegedly told store employees to “call the cops” before simply walking out of the store with the necklace.

He was arrested and charged with grand theft Oct. 4. Police say he bonded out, but publicity about the case prompted other victims of Dimastrantonio to come forward…

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