Bradenton Beach police arrested Junior De Souza-Alneida, 23, of Sarasota, on Aug. 13 on suspicion of burglary of an unoccupied structure, indecent exposure and criminal mischief.
Officers responded to the 2100 block of Gulf Drive North after receiving a report of a naked man chasing women on the beach, according to a BBPD report.
Witnesses told police that De Souza-Alneida was naked on the beach and had chased several women before climbing a spiral staircase and entering a nearby apartment.
According to a BBPD report, an officer looked through the apartment’s sliding-glass doors and saw a naked man who matched a description provided by witnesses. When the officer attempted to make contact, the man retreated into the residence.
Police entered through an unlocked door and arrested De Souza-Alneida, who appeared confused and disoriented.
The apartment owner, who was not at home, told police she did not know De Souza-Alneida and had not given anyone permission to enter the residence.
Police also spoke with a woman who reported encountering De Souza-Alneida while driving in the 2100 block of Avenue C. She said he was naked when he stepped into the roadway and attempted to block her vehicle.
The woman told police she attempted to drive around him, but the man struck the vehicle, denting the front fender.
Police also obtained cellphone video of De Souza-Alneida walking naked on the beach.
According to the report, De Souza-Alneida said he had smoked marijuana and consumed vodka.
De Souza-Alneida is charged with burglary of an unoccupied structure, indecent exposure and criminal mischief involving $200-$1,000 in damage.
He was taken to the Manatee County jail in Palmetto.
Burglary of an unoccupied structure is a third-degree felony punishable upon conviction by up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000.
Indecent exposure is a first-degree misdemeanor, punishable upon conviction by up to a year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
De Souza-Alneida remained in custody on $6,500 bond as of Aug. 21. No arraignment date was listed on the Manatee County clerk’s website as of press time Aug. 24.
