July 31
Slim Pickins – Vehicle Burglary
400 block of W Bates St
An officer met with two subjects who both advised that sometime overnight, their respective vehicles were entered. At this time, one was not missing anything but the other was missing $5 in coins.
Fly-Dumping – Illegal Dumping
2200 block of E Cherry St
An officer met with the staff who advised that tires had been dumped in the parking lot on the southside of E Cherry St. In total 52 tires were located.
Hooliganism – Disorderly Intoxication
100 block of N Collins St
An officer responded to the downtown area in reference to an attempt to contact a subject. The subject was located in a public street during a downtown event and displayed signs of impairment and yelling uncontrollably. He was arrested for disorderly conduct and transported to Orient Road Jail.
August 1
Ghost Buying – Stolen Vehicle
2000 E Baker St
An officer responded to the location in reference to a stolen vehicle. A 2026 vehicle was sold for $61,209.58. A few days later the financial institution rejected the transaction/purchase due to it being fraudulent.
Stashed and Dashed – Theft
2600 block of James L Redman Pkwy
Officers responded to the location in reference to a theft. Asset protection reported the theft of miscellaneous merchandise valued at $293.45
August 2
Air It Out – Burglary Storage Unit
1600 block of Jim Johnson Rd
Officer met with a subject who stated he observed multiple of his belongings missing from a storage unit on August 1. He stated that he last observed all his belongings in the unit on July 25. He advised that among the belongings missing were 15 pairs of Jordan shoes ($3,000), one 12-guage ($550), a suitcase containing personal belongings ($30) and a duffle bag containing coins and small denomination bills ($3,500).
Pilfering – Burglary
1400 block of E Baker St
An officer met with the complainant who advised multiple vehicles and trailers were burglarized between 8:36 a.m. and 9:20 a.m. Nothing was found to be taken at this time. Several pieces of equipment appeared to have been tampered with, however the business was unable to determine if any damage was done at this time.
Box of Wine? – Shoplifting
2900 block of James L Redman Pkwy
An officer responded to the business in reference to a shoplifting that had just occurred. The store clerk reported an unknown male selected two BeatBox alcoholic beverages valued at $9.98 and exited the store without paying.
Pay For Your KIDS – Warrant Arrest
3100 block of Azalea Blossom Dr
Officers responded to the location to attempt contact with a subject who had an active Hillsborough County writ of bodily attachment for failure to pay child support. The subject was located, the writ was confirmed and he was taken into custody without incident.
August 3
Disappointed Robber – Vehicle Burglary
1700 block of W Washington St
An officer responded to the location regarding a delayed vehicle burglary. The victim reported an unknown suspect entered her unlocked vehicle overnight, rummaged through the interior and stole an identification card, a Cash App debit card (approximately $5 balance), an inoperable credit card and $1 in cash.
What the Flock? – Criminal Mischief/Flock Camera
Mud Lake Rd & Griffin Blvd
An officer responded to the location regarding criminal mischief involving a Plant City Police Department FLOCK camera. Upon arrival, the camera was observed mounted but had sustained significant damage, with the front panel and wiring ripped from the housing, rendering the unit inoperable.
Tag – Criminal Mischief
2100 block of Jim Johnson Rd
An officer responded to the location in reference to a criminal mischief. Upon arrival, it was learned that unknown subjects entered the property and spray-painted construction equipment, reporting damage to be over $1,000.
Big Altima Energy – Stolen Vehicle
2300 block of Sprusewood Ln
An officer responded to the location regarding a reported stolen vehicle. The registered owner reported that his vehicle had been parked on the street at approximately 10:00 p.m. on August 2, and was discovered missing at approximately 7:45 a.m.
Give Me A Break – Residential Burglary
4500 block of Hidden Farm Dr
An officer responded to a delayed theftat a construction site. Unknown suspect(s) entered the residence and stole 15 circuit breakers valued at approximately $590.
August 4
Scams Everywhere – Theft/Scam
1800 block of James L Redman Pkwy
An officer met with Loss Prevention who reported a theft of $500 in which an unknown person called the store and convinced an employee to send money via gift cards under the guise of being with “corporate” and needing the money sent. The unknown subject also convinced the employee to send $2900 via Western Union but that transaction was able to be reversed.
Another One of Those Methy Situations – Drug Investigation
300 block of S Frontage Rd
An officer conducted a traffic stop, and a subject was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and paraphernalia and the driver was arrested for NVDL and possession of drug paraphernalia. Both were transported to Orient Road Jail.
August 5
Change Your Ways – DWLSR/HTO/Possession of Controlled Substance
Thonotosassa Rd/W Reynolds St
An officer conducted a traffic stop for a traffic infraction. Another officer responded, took over the scene and took the driver into custody for DWLSR and HTO. The driver was transported to Orient Road Jail.
