An Oregon man who allegedly burglarized a dwelling took enough property to furnish a home.
A Holmes Beach police report stated James Andrew Menendez, 42, was seen entering an unoccupied residence in the 4100 block of Gulf Drive.
The report stated that a witness saw Menendez enter the secured residence and remove several paintings, two speakers, a washing machine, bed frame and statue that were located inside the residence.
According to the report, the residence is a recently foreclosed property and is owned by Allegiance Bank. Representatives of the bank were on the scene and told officers the locks on the residence were recently replaced.
Menendez told HBPD that he did not enter the residence and he did not remove any items.
He also told police he was given permission to enter the residence earlier in the day by two unidentified people.
The bank representatives, however, told officers that they had not been on the property.
Menendez was being held at the Manatee County jail on a $7,500 bond. His arraignment will be Oct. 10 at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave., Bradenton.
