The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Plant City Police Department.
March 18
(UN)LOCKED AND LOADED
300 block of West English Street. Vehicle burglary. Officers responded to a residence in reference to a reported vehicle burglary. Complainant stated that unknown suspect(s) entered their black 2006 Ford Crown Victoria sedan and stole a .22-caliber German Sports Arms rifle. The car had been left unlocked.
March 19
BARBECUE BANDIT
3440 block of Silverstone Court. Theft. Officer responded to a residence in reference to a reported theft. Complainant stated that unknown suspect(s) stole two black Charbroil gas grills, two full propane tanks and a black mini-fridge from his back yard.
TWO FOR ONE
East Laura Street/South Collins Street. DUI crash. Officers responded to the area in reference to a reported vehicle crash. A vehicle had gotten stuck on the railroad tracks and was involved in the collision. Suspect was found to be both under the influence and unlawfully carrying a concealed weapon, and was arrested.
March 20
ASKING FOR IT
1400 block of South Collins Street. Multiple charges. Officer conducted a traffic stop on a blue sedan, which had no license plate and a shattered windshield. The driver gave a false name and, when her true identity was determined, was found to have a warrant out for her arrest. She was then arrested on charges of driving with a revoked license, providing a false name to an officer and resisting arrest without violence.
March 21
FAMOUS JAMEIS COPYCAT
2510 block of Thonotosassa Road. Shoplifting. Officer responded to a grocery store in reference to a reported theft. Complainant stated that unknown suspect(s) had stolen an unknown amount of lobster from the store.
IF IT’S NOT NAILED DOWN…
1400 block of Mendonsa Road. Grand theft. Officers met with Complainant, who stated that unknown suspect(s) entered his home and stole hunting and camping equipment, car titles, several guns and his Boxer dog. The property was valued together at around $10,000.
TRAINING WHEELS
2500 block of James L. Redman Parkway. Information report. Officers met with Complainant, who stated that he was riding a motorized bicycle and lost control. The bike then crashed into the front window of a business. Officers were not able to make contact with the business owner at the time of the report.
March 22
EASIEST WAY TO GET A GUN
Alcott Avenue. Vehicle burglary. Officer met with Complainant, who stated that unknown suspect(s) entered his car and stole two guns. The car had been left unlocked.
March 23
NOW YOU SEE IT, NOW YOU DON’T
1910 block of Horseshoe Drive. Grand theft. Officer responded to the area in reference to a reported theft. Complainant stated that, while he was surveying underground electrical wiring, someone stole his electrical cable transmitter. The device was valued at $5,500.
REALLY, DUDE?
Jim Johnson Road/Roberts Ranch Road. Vehicle burglary. Officer responded to an area in reference to a reported vehicle burglary. Complainant stated that unknown suspect(s) entered his vehicle and stole $800 in cash from the center console. The vehicle had been left unlocked.
March 24
COPPER COPPER
South Frontage Road/Son Keene Road. Grand theft. Complainant stated that, overnight, unknown suspect(s) cut through the lock on a storage container and stole copper pipe fittings, valued at $1,800.