Man Charged After Allegedly Stealing $80 in Donuts

Lonnie Andus Cantrell, 67, was arrested in Lady Lake after police say he took a bag of donuts from a delivery truck outside a Circle K in The Villages.

Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Property Crime

Man Charged After Allegedly Stealing $80 in Donuts

Lonnie Andus Cantrell, 67, of Lady Lake allegedly took $80 worth of donuts from a delivery truck outside a Circle K at 3 LaGrande Blvd. in The Villages. Lady Lake Police Department arrested him early Thursday morning.

Why it matters

The case shows how a minor theft can still lead to a full arrest, with a suspended license and a stolen item found in the suspect's truck. For Villages residents, it is a reminder that unattended delivery vehicles at local businesses can be targeted.

Cantrell was arrested by Lady Lake Police Department after a computer check showed his driver's license had been suspended that day for failing to pay a previous traffic citation. The source does not specify formal charges or a court date.

The players

Lady Lake Police Department

The municipal police agency serving the city of Lady Lake, Florida, which made the arrest in this case.

The details

According to police, Cantrell had followed the delivery driver along his route asking for free donuts. While the driver was inside the Circle K making a delivery, Cantrell allegedly opened the side door of the white GMC box truck and grabbed a bag of donuts without permission. Officers stopped his blue Chevrolet Silverado as it was about to cross U.S. Hwy. 27/441 and found the donuts, still in their clear plastic bag, inside a piece of luggage in the truck bed. Cantrell admitted to taking the bag.

Early Thursday morning: Lady Lake Police Department arrests Cantrell after the stop on U.S. Hwy. 27/441.

Legal Context

Florida suspends driver's licenses for unpaid traffic citations under Chapter 322 of the Florida Statutes, a rule that can lead to arrests during routine traffic stops. In this case, the suspension was discovered during a traffic stop and became part of the basis for the arrest.

Businesses that use delivery routes near busy roads may want to keep vehicle doors locked and drivers in view during stops. Residents should be aware that unattended delivery trucks at local shops can be targeted, even for low-value items.

The takeaway

Small thefts can still lead to arrests, especially when a routine stop uncovers other violations. Keeping vehicles locked and staying close to delivery trucks can help prevent opportunistic theft.