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Subscribe to RSSFlorida police say they've arrested a conspiring Casanova who took an 18-year-old woman out on a date while his accomplice broke into her home and stole $4,300 worth of her property. WTVJ-TV's Christina Hernandez reports.
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – Police said they nabbed a man accused of taking an 18-year-old woman out on a date while his accomplice broke into her home, stealing $4,300 worth of her property.
“She was betrayed, she was set up,” Lt. Joe McHugh of the Coral Springs Police Department told NBCMiami.com.
Read more about the alleged Casanova case at NBCMiami.com
Police said Anthony Maldanado, 18, had a friend rob the 18-year-old woman's home while the two met for lunch at a nearby restaurant.
He was taken into custody without incident on charges of residential burglary and grand theft and taken to Miami-Dade County Jail, where he later posted $4,500 bond, police said.
According to police, Maldanado, using the alias “Florenciano Valentino,” met Kelley Galbraith, 18, at a party a week before they went out to lunch at an Applebee’s in Coral Springs on Feb. 25. While they were on their date, Maldanado’s partner broke into Galbraith’s house through a window and stole “several high-value items,” police said.
The woman said that before he left Applebee’s, Maldanado stole her cell phone and left her with the bill, police added.
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Ain't no trash like White trash! Only in Florida............
The next Redneck eHarmony commercial?
Hah, twice in one day I get to use my favorite line "Florida, not like the rest of us!!!".
Every day I get to say that in response to an MSNBC story, today was a bonus...
Well, Florida and wherever H25 lives. Jerks are everywhere and spreading fast.
It must be the water.
What was he thinking? He would have gotten away with it, AND got the girl right up until he took her phone and stuck her with the bill. I certainly don't condone the actions but talk about a flaw in the plan.. a fake name? Really?
Really? Because Anthony Maldanado sounds like a white trash name to you?
When the little prick gets to jail, I hope some breaks in his back door and steals his stuff!
So who wants to come to this freaks backhills good old fashioned blanket party? Com'on it'll be fun!
I bet he's never been to one. I'm sure he won't forget it. We’ll let his diss'ed date have the
first swing.
Retired, forgive the crude humor but...which back door?
This guy and his partner are jerks and I'm glad they caught him. Hopefully he'll have fun rotting in jail for a while.
Glad he got caught .... "LOL"
Why why all these stories in Florida. Is it the water?
What a real winner...
Wow! Something else we now have to be aware of....great, just great.
Typical little punk! Someone should really show him the "error" of his ways. Maybe he will be someones little girlfriend in prison....Lets call him Cindy!! lol...
So... I'm guessing he didn't get a second date.
And left her with the check, nonetheless! What a stand up guy.
Girls girls girls. You should aways meet the guy at a public place and not give out your address until you know them.
True, however, in this day, all he had to do is go to the white pages on line and find her address that way.
You got me there. I would say just give out a first name, but if they have your number there are ways to look that up too.
I agree, Lisa. You can never be too careful these days, and you certainly cannot trust anybody anymore.
I hope they catch the friend who stole her things....maybe there's a chance they'll be returned, but that's doubtful.
I think the precaution you speak of is easier said then done. Just think about it for a second. Girl is interested in guy, guy asks her on a date and then goes the extra mile and offers to pick you up. Essentially this doesn't really sound like something out of the ordinary. I'm sure she thought he was attractive and was flattered that she was going to go on a real date with, seemingly, a gentleman. I think I place all blame on this scum bag who didn't even think it was enough to just rob her house, he went the extra mile and stole her cell phone and stuck her with the bill. Although I do agree you should be cautious about giving out your address to someone you don't know, I can also simpathize with this young naive female. As for this dude there is a special place in hell for him.
You never know who to trust anymore. I feel sorry for her, that's for sure.
@Q-Mizzle, I would ask him to pick me up somewhere away from my house that was within walking distance.
He doesnt look too remorseful ... something in his eyes spells --- narcisistic sociopath .....I think the FL police will be "working" with this guy in the future --- they haven't seen the last of him.
What a jerkass.
Talk about a bad date! That is terrible! This POS needs a serious beatdown!
Who says chivalry is dead?
the tip off should have been lunch @ appleby's. ewww
I live in Boca Raton Florida about 15 mins away from coral springs. This is what happens down here and people wonder why i just gave up on the dating scene. I choose to enjoy a good book and a glass of wine and remain single these days. Might be time to relocate! South Florida used to be nice, no we just have such a transient population.
I agree with you on South Florida. I used to live near where you are now - left in the bad hurricane season of 2004 - never looked back - I am happier than ever being out of Florida. Start doing your research now on where you want to go - then just do it . . . ! Good luck to you - !
Classy guy.
NOW THAT IS A GREAT DISCREPTION OF THE TRICKLED DOWN ECONOMIC '' REPUBLICAN CONSERVATIVE PARTY ; think about it , they smile in your face , but behind political doors , they're ploting to steal your hard earned tax monies , AND BUY NEW YACHTS AND VACATION MANSIONS WITH IT. AND EVERY YEAR '' LEAVE YOU WITH THEIR BILL '' !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sooo... Tell me about your stuff.......
this happened to my brother he took a friend out to dinner and when he got home everything of value was gone my mom had just passed away 4 weeks prior to this and my brother had moved my moms personal belongings that had monetary value to his house and her friend took everything that belonged to my mom it has broken my brother so bad he feels like he let my mom down what do you say to something like that? and the cops cant prove anything...
Really?? Go through all of that trouble to rob some one.. here's a hint GET A JOB!!!
I hope this guy (the date) and his buddy (Burglar) gets a judge that sees how evil these two asses are and gives them both a long sentence in prison. The world has and is continuing down the toilet because of people (and I use that phrase loosely here) like this. Also this has nothing to do with nationality, there's people like this of all colors and there lowlifes period.
Seems like these lowlifes are going to some kind of "Stupid School" instead of being a contributing member of society. Hope they both enjoy there time in prison or jail and maybe even learn some new trade like growing up!
If someone did that to me I would get even with the punk. He's out on bail, he can be got to. Hope she has some real good friends, and they will give him several knuckle sandwiches and the toes of their boots. Bust every bone his in hands, and never say a word to him about anything.
Sure the cops will question her about it, hey, just play dumb, make them prove it. It can and it should be done to him. And if it's the same cops who arrested him, I don't think they would look to hard to find out who did it.
It is a good thing this 18 yr old idiot theif isn't anywhere near me, I would grant him an attitude adjustment with a four foot long 2 x 4 and give him something to consider!
Florenciano Valentino! If I would have told my girlfriends that a guy with that name asked me out when I was 18 they would have spit their beer out laughing uncontrolably and made the red flags pop up.