NASSAU, Bahamas — The teenage thief dubbed the “Barefoot Bandit” by police has pleaded guilty to a minor offense in the Bahamas and is expected to be deported soon to the United States.

Colton Harris-Moore pleaded guilty to illegal entry into the country appearance in Nassau today. The charge carries a $300 fine or three months in jail, followed by deportation. The teen’s lawyer says the U.S. Embassy will pay the fine.

The 19-year-old American spent two years fleeing police before his capture Sunday in the Bahamas. He faces burglary and theft charges in several U.S. states.

Bahamian police had earlier said that Harris-Moore would face other charges including illegal weapons possession.


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