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• Anthony Lewis, 33, of Winter Haven, Florida, wanted to surprise his ex-girlfriend, and maybe lure her back, with a unique Valentine's Day gift.
So he picked up a couple of crane statues -- out of someone else's front yard.
Fox13-TV reported that Lewis was on his motorcycle when he snatched the cranes, which were "very special" to the owner because her deceased husband had given them to her.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said the girlfriend was "mortified" and cooperated with law enforcement.
Lewis, who has 39 priors, was arrested.
"If this guy's in the area, he'll steal it," Judd said. [Fox13, 2/14/2024]