FEBRUARY 2
A CLEAN GETAWAY- Criminal Mischief
600 Block of E. Alexander Street
An officer met with a woman who said her washing machine had been removed and the power cord was cut.
PUSHY PLUNDERER- Theft/Battery Person over 65 years
3500 Block of W. Baker Street
An officer met with employees of the business who advised that subjects entered the store and shoved an elderly employee while fleeing with stolen merchandise.
NAMED- False Name to Law Enforcement Officer (LEO)
Goldfiinch Drive/Thonotosassa Road
An officer conducted a traffic stop on a man riding a bicycle with no lights. The person stated his name and told the officer he had no identification. He then provided another name. Rapid ID was utilized and the person’s true identify was determined (neither of the names he gave). An FCIC/NCIC check was conducted and he was found to have an outstanding warrant out of Polk County. He was arrested and transported to Orient Road Jail.
SPEED RACER- Criminal Citation Issued
N. Park Road/E. Cherry Street
While conducting traffic enforcement, an officer observed a vehicle traveling at 75 miles per hour in an area with a speed limit of 45 miles per hour. The driver was issued a criminal citation.
SNACK ATTACK- Petit Theft/Warrant Arrest
4600 Block of State Road 574
An officer responded to the business regarding a theft of miscellaneous food items. The suspect was located across the street from the business with the stolen food still in his possession. A FCIC/NCIC check was conducted and the suspect had an outstanding warrant out of HIllsborough County Sheriff’s Office. The man was transported to Orient Road Jail.
FEBRUARY 3
NICE PURSE- Criminal Citation
W. Baker Street/N. Alexander Street
An officer was conducting a traffic enforcement when he observed a vehicle with an equipment violation. The driver of the vehicle did not have a drivers license, only a Mexican ID card. The driver was issued a citation.
FEBRUARY 4
CARTED OFF- Theft (Delayed)
An officer met with the store manager who advised that approximately $150 worth of merchandise had been stolen when a female left with a full cart.
FEBRUARY 5
FLAGGED- Criminal Mischief
3000 Block of Sydney Road
An officer responded to the business, where an employee said someone had removed and damaged the Israeli flag that was hanging on a flagpole in front of the business.
GUN GONE- Vehicle Burglary
500 Block of W. Ball Street
Officers responded to the apartment complex, where a victim advised that his firearm, a black Bersa 9mm handgun, was missing from his vehicle.
FEBRUARY 6
HEAVY LIFTING- Residential Burglary
4000 Block of Capri Coast Drive
An officer responded to the residence and met with the Lennar site manager, who reported a GE stove, refrigerator, washer and dryer were stolen. He later advised that a second home had the same brand and type of appliances stolen as well.
MORE HEAVY LIFTING- Retail Theft
2600 Block of James L. Redman Parkway
An officer met with employees in loss prevention, who reported $767 in kitchen appliances were stolen.
NAP- Felony Petit Theft Arrest
900 Block of East Tomlin Street
An officer responded to the area in reference to a male lying on the sidewalk. Upon arrival, it was learned the man had an active PC-pickup for felony petit theft. He was placed under arrest for the listed charge and transported to Orient Road Jail.
FEBRUARY 8
TOOL TIME- Theft
600 Block of S. Frontage Road
An officer responded to the business and met with the project manager of a roofing company, who stated an unknown person stole two welders, 12 magnets and two extension cords from the job site valued at $19,600.
THIRSTY THIEF- Shoplifting/Theft
2800 Block of James L. Redman Parkway
Officers met with loss prevention employees, who said a person entered the store and took two flashlights and a bottle of Coke and then exited the building without paying for them.
TRICKY TRESPASSER- Trespass After Warning/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Arrest
600 Block of Ruth Street
Officers discovered a man in the yard of a residence that has been condemned by the city. The owner of residence previously agreed to a trespass of the individual, who was placed under arrest for Trespass After Warning. He was additionally charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.