Cops Corner

Cops Corner 4.8.21

April 8, 2021 By Observer Staff

March 26 DOUBLE-CHECK THAT DISCOUNT 2600 block of James L. Redman Parkway Theft: A male subject removed tags from a selected piece of merchandise and tried to buy it at a lower price. He was busted, arrested, issued a Notice to Appear and then released with paperwork. March 27 DIRTBIKE BANDIT 300 block of South […]

Cops Corner 4.1.21

April 1, 2021 By Observer Staff

March 19 IT WASN’T ME 1 Police Place Fraud: This complainant stated someone used his personal information to obtain a $1,200 loan on Dec. 7, 2020. SOCCER SHENANIGANS 1700 block of North Park Road Criminal mischief: An officer met with park officials, who stated three juveniles broke a soccer goal and caused less than $1,000 […]

Cops Corner 3.25.21

March 25, 2021 By Observer Staff

March 12 WATCH YOURSELF 2400 block of James L. Redman Parkway Theft: This complainant stated an unknown subject stole her phone and Apple Watch. March 13 SNEAKERHEAD 1400 block of Neil Street Armed robbery: This complainant stated he was robbed at gunpoint for $1,500 and a pair of Jordan brand sneakers. CONVINCING FAKE 400 block […]

Cops Corner 3.18.21

March 18, 2021 By Observer Staff

March 5 LONG WAY FROM HOME 900 block of North Bracewell Drive Stolen/recovered vehicle: This complainant stated someone stole her Kia Sorrento from her home sometime during the previous night. The vehicle was found and recovered later by Bradenton Sheriff’s Office. A SHOT IN THE DARK 500 block of East Warren Street Criminal mischief: This […]

Cops Corner 3.11.21

March 11, 2021 By Observer Staff

February 27 FIVE-FINGER DISCOUNT 1110 block of West Reynolds Street Theft: This complainant stated she ordered $180 worth of women’s clothing and the package, which was delivered that morning, was gone when she came home from work. She signed a waiver of prosecution and got a case number. ONE THING LEADS TO ANOTHER 710 block […]

Cops Corner 3.4.21

March 4, 2021 By Observer Staff

February 19 ONE THING LEADS TO ANOTHER 2000 block of South Wheeler Street Warrant arrest: Officers responding to a call for service made contact with a male subject, who was found to have an outstanding warrant out of Hillsborough County for violation of probation. The subject was also found to be in possession of 41 […]

Cops Corner 2.25.21

February 25, 2021 By Observer Staff

February 12 BATTERY BLUES 800 block of West Dr. MLK Boulevard Vehicle burglary: Hood’s Towing reported that someone stole a battery from a blue 1995 Ford F-150 truck. February 13 NOT A COINCIDENCE 700 block of Kingsley Circle Business burglary, grand theft, criminal mischief: This complainant, a manager of Tru Green, stated multiple vehicles had […]

Cops Corner 2.18.21

February 18, 2021 By Observer Staff

February 6 CLEANED OUT 1810 block of East Park Road Vehicle burglary: Two vehicles were burglarized in the same area. One complainant reported the passenger window of her Jeep was broken out and unknown suspect(s) stole her tan Michael Kors purse from within. The second complainant stated unknown suspect(s) broke into his Ford SUV and […]

Cops Corner 2.11.21

February 11, 2021 By Observer Staff

January 29 CLEAN CARS, DIRTY DEEDS 1910 block of James L. Redman Parkway Mutual affray: Officers met with two subjects who got into a fight at Oasis Car Wash. They also learned one of the subjects damaged a van during the affray. Both subjects, as well as the owner of the damaged van, declined to […]

Cops Corner 2.4.21

February 4, 2021 By Observer Staff

January 23 PRIME TARGET 400 block of West Ball Street Fraud: This complainant stated he received an email from Amazon referencing orders made on his account. The complainant was given the opportunity to have the issue corrected in exchange for money, and it was after he sent the money that he realized he was being […]