Police: Fla. man stole date's car while at movie

Michael Pratt was arrested on Dec. 14, 2011 for allegedly stealing his date's car / WTSP

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. - Deputies in Florida say a man is accused of stealing a woman's car while they were on a date at a Tampa area movie theater.

Pasco County Sheriff's deputies say 27-year-old Michael Pratt now faces grand theft charges.

The St. Petersburg Times reports Pratt told the woman he needed to get something from the car, a rented 2012 silver Ford Focus, while they were watching the movie.

She gave him her keys. When he didn't return, she called him. Authorities say Pratt laughed, then told the woman he'd stolen her car.

She tried contacting Pratt before calling the sheriff's office. Four days later, Pratt called and told her he dumped the car in a Wal-Mart parking lot. Deputies found it and arrested Pratt on Wednesday.

Pratt previously served time for similar charges, including grand theft and failing to return rental property.

He is in the Pasco County Jail. No attorney was listed on Pratt's jail records.

[AnnieDanny]

Another horror story to add to the list of "Worst Dates Ever." Is there a reality show on that topic?? There must be.

[fredisalive]

who dates bottom feeders like these?

[democracy8]

Not THIS American woman.

[klilly]

Anybody that would date someone that look like this cartoon character need to have their car stolen. This dude got "Just let of of State Pen----High on Meth" written all over him. lmao

[Montana5]

Absolutely amazing he would do something like this. I mean he looks like such a wholesome kid. I'd pay to see the victim's picture. She's got to be a real train wreck.

[addict42]

This poor woman must have been desperate and dateless for years!

[Well_You_Aint_Me]

"Pratt previously served time for similar charges, including grand theft and failing to return rental property."


He must be lonely this time of year and wanting to get back together with his cell mate. Request granted.

[democracy8]

All I can think to myself as a woman looking at his picture is "This guy can get DATES?! Eew!!!

[Well_You_Aint_Me]

I was wondering sort of the same thing, Why wouldn't a woman want to date him? (sarc, of course)

[bigsk8fan]

the guy's mugshot makes him look so handsome. no wonder she couldn't help but let her guard down. LOL what guy dyes the top of his head a different color than the rest of his hair?

[636anton33]

I think they should just take this one out back and shot him in the head and save us all from the crap he will do till he kills someone.