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Top 10 July Stories: 'Voices' Made Him Do It; Motorcyclist Killed

Here's what Largo Patch readers were clicking on in July.

1. 'Voices Made Me' Steal Nike Shoes

That was a Houston man's excuse for stealing a pair of Nike shoes at Largo Mall Sunday, according to Largo Police.

2. Motorcyclist Dead After Clearwater-Largo Road Crash

The rider's name will be released after his family is notified, according to Largo Police.

3. Accused Thieves Attack Bealls Worker: Police

Two St. Petersburg residents were arrested and charged with robbery and battery following an incident at Largo Mall last month.

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4. Pedestrian Struck, Killed on East Bay Drive Friday

Police say the man was walking across the busy street Friday night when he was hit by a Chevy Tahoe.

5. Largo Mom, Kids Escape Attempted Carjacking

A suspect approached the woman and pointed a gun at her Monday afternoon in a Sweetbay parking lot.

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6. The Mystery of the L-A-R-G-O Letters

The large white letters on the corner of West Bay Drive and Seminole Boulevard drew a lot of attention before they disappeared earlier this year.

7. What's With The Big Blue Bull On Missouri Avenue?

The towering toro is looking over the road from the old K-Mart parking lot.

8. Doggy Dining OK’d in Largo

Patrons will be able to take their best friend out to dine as long as they and business owners follow these rules.

9. Police: 5-Year-Old Witnesses Sexual Battery on Mom

A Largo man was arrested and charged with attempted sexual battery with a deadly weapon after using a knife to cut off a woman’s dress, according to police.

10. Police: Man Hits On One Medic, Actually Hits Another

Michael Clay Dunaway was arrested and charged with battery on a firefighter/paramedic.


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