Scratch-off thief returns to collect

BARTOW, Fla. (AP) - March 8, 2010

That's according to authorities in central Florida.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office charges that Alen Nguyen stole $70 worth of scratch-off lottery tickets from a Circle K store.

Deputies say one of those tickets was a 50-buck winner.

The next day, Nguyen is charged with going back to that same store to claim the money.

A clerk asked for his driver's license and wrote down the information.

The employee then called authorities and Nguyen was busted.

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