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Man in Superman costume questioned in boat burglary
A convicted felon dressed in a Superman costume was handcuffed in Ruskin on Saturday after admitting he stole three items from a boat's cabin, according to sheriff's deputies.
RUSKIN, Fla. - A convicted felon wearing a Superman costume was arrested in Ruskin on Saturday after deputies investigated a boat burglary.
Ruskin boat burglary investigation
What we know:
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, a boat owner anchored directly behind their home discovered someone had broken into their boat's cabin on Saturday. The intruder allegedly stole several power tools from the vessel, prompting a response from local deputies.
Investigative work quickly led deputies directly to 57-year-old James Tidwell, a convicted felon. When deputies made contact with Tidwell, he was dressed in a Superman costume.
Bodycam footage shows James Tidwell in a Superman costume alongside his mugshot following his arrest. Courtesy: Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Bodycam captured suspect interview
What they're saying:
In bodycam video, a deputy can be heard asking Tidwell if he had any weapons on him. After Tidwell replied no, the deputy explained that they are investigating a burglary and that is why they are meeting with him.
Tidwell admitted to being on the vessel, stating he went on the boat that the deputy described and "only took three items."
Following that statement, the deputy informed Tidwell that they were going to place him in handcuffs.
James Tidwell, 57, was arrested in connection with a Ruskin boat burglary. Courtesy: Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Charges filed against suspect
What we don't know:
Authorities charged Tidwell with burglary of an unoccupied conveyance and first-degree petit theft. Officials have not yet confirmed the total monetary value of the stolen power tools or where the stolen items were recovered.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from law enforcement officials, who provided details from a bodycam video and the arrest report for James Tidwell.