
Teen Basketball Team Arrested for 7-Eleven Shoplifting in Florida
Five teenage athletes from the D.C. area and their coach were taken into custody in Florida after a convenience store theft that has sparked a debate over trying juveniles as adults.
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Five teenage athletes from the D.C. area and their coach were taken into custody in Florida after a convenience store theft that has sparked a debate over trying juveniles as adults.

A group of teenage basketball players and their coach were arrested in Florida for stealing snacks from a 7-Eleven, leading to a series of criminal charges and public criticism from local law enforcement.

Five teenage basketball players and their coach were taken into custody after a late-night shoplifting incident at a 7-Eleven in Central Florida. The stolen items, valued at $37.60, included Doritos, gummies, Starburst Minis, a Big Mama sausage, lemonade and Slurpees. The coach, who works for the Department of Juvenile Services, initially lied to protect the players but later admitted his involvement.