St. Petersburg Police Press Release


ANTHONY HOLLOWAY
Chief of Police
1301 First Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-7550
police.stpete.org

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release
Report number: 2025-
Date of original release: 11-10-25

Arrest in Vehicle Burglary and Auto Theft Spree

Release posted on 11-10-25 at 11:11 AM

Police investigated a man reported to be walking up and peering into the windows of vehicles parked in driveways at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 9. When confronted by police officers, Cornelius Edwards ran away but was eventually arrested near 86th Avenue North and 14th Street North. His booking photo is attached.

Edwards was wearing a ski mask, gloves, and had two handguns on him. One of the handguns was stolen in a vehicle burglary the day before. He was charged with loitering and prowling, felon in possession of a firearm, and possession of a stolen firearm.

Edwards was also linked to at least six cases under investigation in the area. He was charged with:

This is still under investigation, and Edwards may face additional charges.

Cornelius Edwards

Cornelius Edwards

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