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Police released the identity of the man who died in police custody inside Kings County Criminal Court.

Christopher Nieves, 46, of Brooklyn, died around 10:15 p.m. Friday, authorities say.

The NYPD says Nieves was discovered unconscious and unresponsive in his holding cell after suffering a medical episode.

He was arrested for stealing food at a Whole Foods Market in Williamsburg on Thursday, according to police sources.

The medical examiner will determine the cause of death.