By Norman Miller/Daily News staff
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Tue Feb 26, 2008, 12:34 AM EST
FRAMINGHAM - A Newton man told police Saturday he shouldn't be arrested for stealing a pair of $100 boots because it was just a prank, police said.
James Vidito, 20, was arrested after the 7:05 p.m. theft at the Bob's Store at Shoppers World, police spokesman Lt. Paul Shastany said.
Police went to the department store following the report of a combative shoplifter. They found Vidito fighting with a security officer and two good Samaritan customers who were were trying to stop him from leaving the store.
Officer Val Krishtal handcuffed Vidito, Shastany said.
"Vidito immediately said, 'This is a mistake. I did this on a dare,' " the lieutenant said.
The security officer said Vidito grabbed a pair of Timberland boots off the shelf, put them on and then put his old boots in the box and put them back on the shelf.
He then tried to walk out of the store.
"He tried to run and he pushed the security officer as he tried to run away," said Shastany. "Two other shoppers helped. He bit the security officer on the arm, but did not injure him. He tried biting the officer on the hand, but he missed."
During the struggle, Vidito threw his wallet and keys to another man, who ran from the store. That man has not been identified.
Vidito said he had met several men that day who dared him to steal the boots. He did not know who they were.
"He said, 'This is just a prank, you're not going to arrest me, are you?,' " said Shastany. "Krishtal said, 'Yes, you're being arrested,' and Vidito said 'What do we have to do to make this go away?' "
Vidito, of 80 High St., was charged with assault and battery for biting the security officer, shoplifting and disorderly conduct.
He was later charged with possession of marijuana when officers at the police station found a bag containing the drug in his pocket.
Vidito pleaded not guilty in Framingham District Court yesterday and was released without bail. He is due back in court on March 27 for a pretrial conference.
Ha ha funny, nice pratical joke, NOT. "These boots were make for walking" just not for running. lol
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