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Daniel Neja Arrested After Trespassing in Tampa Bay Rowdies Stadium for 2 Weeks

St. Petersburg Police arrested a man named Daniel Neja on Monday for allegedly breaking into the Tampa Bay Rowdies' Al Lang Stadium and staying there for two weeks.

According to TMZ Sports, police said the 39-year-old Neja, who is homeless, stayed inside a suite at the stadium and lived off food from the concession stands. He allegedly also stole team merchandise.

Neja is alleged to have taken $1,000 worth of team clothing and memorabilia and consumed $250 worth of concession items. He has been charged with burglary and was also charged with resisting after initially refusing to give his name during questioning.