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Cobbs’ Body Wash Heist Adds to His Record | Tampa News
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- Jul 18, 2026
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Summary
Gerald Cobbs, a 47-year-old repeat offender from Lakeland, Florida, is back in jail after pulling off a slick body wash heist at a Walgreens — stealing over $600 worth of product while dressed in women’s clothing and using a distraction tactic. Already locked up for prior thefts and using an anti-shoplifting device, this latest crime adds another felony petit theft charge to his record. With 27 prior felonies, 17 misdemeanors, and over 11 years behind bars, Cobbs is a career criminal who’s been jailed eight times — including a recent release in October 2025. Sheriff Grady Judd called him a thief who won’t quit, saying if he’d channeled that energy into work, he’d be out of prison — not in it. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/903918a9517bea6b