St. Petersburg man beat child with belt, police say

ST. PETERSBURG

Man, 49, is accused of beating child with belt

A man has been charged with child abuse after authorities say he beat a child with a belt. Donald E. Pittman, 49, of 225 73rd Ave N, Unit 201, was arrested Friday. Investigators say Pittman whipped the child for taking food.

A day-care employee noticed the child covered in bruises.

Authorities didn't provide the child's name, age, gender, or relationship to Pittman.

Times staff

St. Petersburg man beat child with belt, police say 07/28/12 [Last modified: Sunday, July 29, 2012 12:01am]

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