BSO: One-Handed Man Used Bat To Break Into Courthouse
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DEERFIELD BEACH (CBSMiami/AP) — A one-handed man accused of breaking into a courthouse in Deerfield Beach is now in custody.
Joel Hooten turned himself in on Tuesday, the Broward Sheriff's Office said.
The Hooten - who is missing his left hand - allegedly used a bat to gain entry through a glass door of the North Regional Courthouse Sunday morning.
Deputies say he tried to open several doors once he was inside. He then entered one room and remained there for a few minutes before exiting.
Courthouse security staff arrived to work Monday morning and noticed that the doors had been smashed. No items were reported missing.
Surveillance video captured the man police say is Hooten on tape.
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