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Man takes 36 beers, cops say

- Associated Press

A Treasure Coast man asked the store clerk, “What would happen if I stole some beer?”

Police say Christophe­r Maxwell soon found out.

Sebastian police told TCPalm.com the 33-year-old Maxwell entered a convenienc­e store at 2:30 a.m. Friday but was told he couldn’t buy beer because alcohol sales are banned in the city between 1 and 7 a.m. In response to Maxwell’s question, the clerk replied she would call 911. Maxwell still grabbed two 18-packs of Bud Light and left. The clerk did as she said.

Police found Maxwell nearby with an 18-pack in each hand. Officers said he struggled when they tried to arrest him.

He remained jailed Monday morning on charges of petty theft and battery on a police officer.

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