Who is Edel Perez? Florida dad arrested for stealing 400 pounds of avocados to buy Christmas presents for kids | Hindustan Times

**Revised Title:** "Florida Dad Arrested for Stealing Avocados to Buy Christmas Gifts for Kids" **Revised Article:** Florida authorities have arrested Edel Perez, a 29-year-old father, for allegedly stealing over 400 pounds of avocados from a secured grove in the Miami area. According to the arrest affidavit, Perez was seen exiting the grove with bags of avocados, which he intended to sell to buy Christmas gifts for his two children. Perez's arrest occurred on Monday at approximately 3:10 a.m. when deputies observed a man in black attire gathering avocados inside the grove. The avocado farm is enclosed by a fence and displays a clear "No Trespassing" sign. Deputies found bags of avocados in Perez's Mercedes-Benz, matching those found in the grove, along with loose avocados valued at approximately $800 in the trunk of the vehicle. Perez is facing charges of trespassing on agricultural property and third-degree grand theft. He was taken into custody and booked at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center with a bail set at $5,000. This incident highlights the unusual lengths some individuals will go to provide for their loved ones during the holiday season. Meanwhile, a Canadian family on holiday in the US is struggling after thieves stole nearly all of their belongings, leaving them stranded. The family has submitted a police report, but their stolen items, including their passports, have yet to be recovered.