Release posted on 01-09-25 at 9:22 AM

St. Petersburg Police arrested Cory Kendrick, DOB 4-4-2000, for committing a series of smash-and-grab vehicle burglaries throughout the city between January 2nd and January 5th. (booking photo is below)

On surveillance video from January 4th, at 9:45 a.m., Kendrick is seen riding his bicycle through the Publix parking lot, 1700 34th St. N., smashing car windows, rummaging through vehicles, and taking items. A total of 11 vehicles were damaged at that location.

The next morning, a police officer spotted Kendrick riding a bicycle near the 1100 block of Baum Avenue and recognized him from the video. He attempted to flee but was quickly arrested a short distance away. Officers also recovered two guns.

Through the investigation, detectives were able to link Kendrick to vehicle burglaries throughout the area, including five at a Dentist's Office parking lot at 3238 4th St. N. on January 2nd.

Currently, Kendrick is charged with:

• 11 counts of vehicle burglary
• 1 count of armed vehicle burglary (stole a firearm)
• 1 count of credit card fraud
• 1 count of credit card theft
• 1 count unlawful possession of a personal ID
• 1 count of obstruction
• 1 count carrying a concealed firearm
• 1 count felon in possession of a firearm

Detectives are still reaching out to potential victims and witnesses and believe that Kendrick is a suspect in several other related crimes over the last month. Additional charges may be forthcoming pending further investigation.