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       A repeat offender and parole absconder is back in police custody after they say the man stole money meant for children with disabilities at a fundraiser in a Michigan community.

       Police reported that John Allen Rowell, 41, of Flint, walked in and stole a bag from the registration table on Jan. 6 at a fundraiser being held by the Miracle League of Oakland County.

       Event organizers were placing cash and checks into the bag that Rowel allegedly swiped, which had around $300 in cash and a check worth $210 inside.

       According to a press release, organizers said the money was intended to help give children with disabilities the opportunity to play on a baseball team.

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       John Allen Rowell of Flint, Michigan, was arrested after he stole money from a charity event for children with disabilities. (Michigan Department of Corrections)

       Rowell fled the event and was arrested Monday evening at a motel in the Flint area after video footage and a motel key he left behind led police to him.

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       Police arrested 41-year-old John Allen Rowell after he allegedly stole money from a charity event for children with disabilities. (Waterford Township Police Department)

       Police said Rowell admitted to stealing the money and the bag was recovered in his motel room.

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       Rowell is currently on parole for resisting police, malicious destruction, and breaking and entering; he also has a long criminal record with felony convictions dating back as far as 2001, according to court records.