SAN ANTONIO – A man accused of stealing an expensive ring from a pawn shop has been arrested and investigators say it was because he couldn't resist showing off the stolen jewelry.
According to an arrest affidavit, San Antonio police say 21-year-old Brandin Lugo walked into Cash America Pawn Shop in the 6500 block of San Pedro Avenue in May and asked the clerk to see the ring.
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The affidavit stated Lugo then threatened to shoot the clerk and fled with the jewelry.
San Antonio police received a Crime Stoppers tip about Lugo and identified him in surveillance video.
The affidavit stated Lugo had apparently bragged about the robbery and showed off the ring.