A Florida man is accused of breaking into a house where he was found plantless and with a carpet cleaner in his hands, although he claims he can’t remember because he was on methamphetamine.
Austin Alexander Smith, 23, was charged with burglary of an occupied dwelling and booked into the Polk County Jail.
According to Winter Haven police, residents of a home on 6th St SW in Winter Haven, Florida, were suddenly awakened around 1:36 a.m. Thursday by a loud bang on the front door.
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Austin Alexander Smith (Department of Public Safety Winter Haven)
The residents then discovered Smith in the living room, wearing only a shirt but no pants or shoes, holding a resident’s carpet cleaner.
One of them yelled at Smith, who then dropped the carpet cleaner and ran out the door.
Smith told officers he didn’t remember what he did because he was high on methamphetamine. (iStock)
Minutes later, police located a person matching Smith’s description walking in the area of ​​Ave. M and 5th St. SW. The officers arrested the suspect and he was later identified by the resident as the suspect who broke into his home.
Smith broke into the home by kicking in the door, police said.
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Smith was booked into the Polk County Jail. (iStock)
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He officers told he didn’t remember what he did because he was high on methamphetamine.
