Orlando officer catches burglary suspect holding baseball bat in parking lot, police say

Sadarius Dion Fort is facing 11 counts of burglary to a conveyance

An Orlando police officer caught a burglary suspect holding a baseball bat in a parking lot on North Parramore Avenue going through a 2018 Nissan, according to an Orange County arrest affidavit. (Orange County Jail)

ORLANDO, Fla. – An Orlando police officer caught a burglary suspect holding a baseball bat in a parking lot on North Parramore Avenue going through a 2018 Nissan, according to an Orange County arrest affidavit.

Sadarius Dion Fort, 25, of Orlando is facing 11 counts of burglary to a conveyance, 12 counts of criminal mischief, one count of grand theft, possession of burglary tools and resisting an officer without violence.

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Police said an officer on patrol saw several vehicles with shattered windows.

Investigators say a man with a baseball bat was going through a car.

Authorities said an investigator left a patrol car and gave Fort verbal commands.

The suspect ran from the officer, according to authorities.

After a short pursuit, the officer said Fort stopped running.

Another man was seen running from the area, according to police.

He is facing a charge of loitering and prowling.

Police said 11 vehicles were burglarized through forced entry.

One of the victims said $600 was missing from his car.

Investigators said $600 was found in Fort’s pocket.

Authorities said the victim will be able to get his money back at a later date.


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