Florida man accused of stealing package off porch after dare from friend: 'Exhibit a little common sense'

Video: Suspect caught stealing package from porch

A man with an extensive criminal history is back in jail after admitting to police that he stole a package off a Davenport home's porch because a friend dared him to do it, according to police. Courtesy: Davenport Police Department.

DAVENPORT, Fla. - A man with an extensive criminal history is back in jail after admitting to police that he stole a package off a Davenport home's porch because a friend dared him to do it, according to police.

David Forrester, 51, was taken into custody after a Davenport sergeant and officer noticed him biking along North Blvd. and recognized him from surveillance video of a recent theft in the Blue Vale Drive neighborhood.

Courtesy: Davenport Police Department.

When confronted, Forrester admitted to stealing the package, which ended up being an $89 metal cat litter box. The box was still unopened, and he told investigators that he didn't know what was inside the stolen package.

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What they're saying:

Davenport Police Chief Steve Parker says that people need to use more common sense with friends.

"David Shane Forrester will likely return to prison all because he stole a $89 cat toilet on a dare," Parker said. "At some point, Mr. Forrester should choose his friends more wisely and exhibit a little common sense, neither of which were evident in this incident."

Dig deeper:

Forrester is charged with burglary of a residence and felony petit theft. His criminal history includes: 

• 39 felony arrests and 26 misdemeanor arrests.
• Mostly theft-related crimes.
• Four times in the Florida State Prison system.
• Most recent release in January 2023.

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