Man arrested for stealing "Make America Great Again" hat at rally
Austin police arrested a man accused of stealing a "Make America Great Again" hat during a protest rally on Saturday.
The theft was caught on camera. Police say 37-year-old Alexei Wood is charged with theft after grabbing the MAGA hat from a Trump supporter. The supporter chased down Wood and the two began to struggle before APD officers broke it up. Both men were handcuffed.
The Trump supporter was released after APD learned his hat had been stolen.
Theft from a person is a state jail felony. Wood's bond was set at $2,500.