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Alleged crime, extra effort didn't pay
By Times Staff Writer
Published November 30, 2007
TAMPA
Burglary is hard work. First, police say, a man cut a hole in the fence at Bond Auto Sales in Tampa. Then he broke into a car trunk to swipe a jack, which he used to prop up the dealership's garage door.
All that for a few tools.
Alas, a witness saw it all go down and called police. Reinaldo Figueroa, 26, was arrested and faces three felony burglary charges and one felony grand theft auto charge.
Put a principal's name in for award
You can now nominate an outstanding middle or high school principal in Hillsborough for the Ambassadors in Education Award.
The winner receives a $5,000 grant for his or her school. Hillsborough is the only Florida participant in the program, sponsored by the MetLife Foundation, recognizing principals in 25 urban districts.
The award honors principals who are building partnerships and promoting safety and service in the community.
Nominations are due by March 7, 2008. They can be found at www.ncl.org.
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