Bradenton Beach police arrested a man for burglary to an auto after he allegedly was seen on surveillance video taking a purse from a parked car.
The incident occurred March 29 outside the Circle K store on Gulf Drive South.
A man purchased two beers at the convenience store, then left, and was seen on surveillance video entering the passenger side of a car and removing a purse. The purse contained a checkbook and credit cards.
BBPD investigators recognized the man on the tape and arrested Christopher Cockrell, 38, who confessed, according to the police report.
