Plant City Observer

Cops Corner 1.31.19

Jan. 18

Quarters for days

1500 block of McDonald St.

Auto burglary: This victim met with officers and told them someone entered their unlocked vehicle and stole approximately $50 worth of loose change. 

Entertainment center of dreams 

2600 block of James L. Redman Pkwy.

Grand theft/fraud: Two unknown suspects walked into Walmart and stole two 55 inch televisions and a Google Home mini. 

Jan. 19

Masquerading thief

3300 block of Silver Pond Dr.

Fraud: This victim told officers a fraudulent account was opened in his name. The perpetrator spent $328.59 to purchase a variety of merchandise under this fake account.

Jan. 20

Failed Grand Theft Auto

2000 block of Granfield Ave

Vehicle theft: The complainant called officers to come out to their house and then told them a vehicle had been stolen from the property. A man was later arrested in Pasco County and the vehicle was recovered. 

Tv juggler

2600 block of James L. Redman Pkwy.

Theft: A man walked into Walmart and walked right out the front door with two televisions.

PC shopping spree

PCPD

Fraud: The victim told officers they had made a purchase using their debit cards. Later when they went to make another purchase somewhere else they realized the card was missing. After checking their account they found out someone had taken it and gone on a shopping spree at numerous locations throughout the city.

Jan. 21

Radio addict

1200 block of Goldfinch Dr.

Vehicle burglary: This complainant told officers he walked outside and found the window shattered on his van during the night. Someone also pried the door locks and then broke in and stole his Dewalt radio from the interior. 

Bicycle races are coming your way

1300 block of Grant St.

Grand theft: This victim told officers someone stole their GMC Denali 22.5 IN. 700CC Men’s Road Bicycle, which was white, red and black in color with red handle bars. The bike was worth $380.00. The suspect also stole a Huffy Nighthawk Men’s Mountain Bicycle 18 speed black and neon in color, which was valued at $190.

Jan. 22

Good Samaritan

Bush Gardens/PCPD

Found property/cash: A man arrived at Plant City Police Department and gave them $1,451, a Puerto Rican identification card, three credit card, a blue purse and a black cell phone that he had found at Busch Gardens. PCPD then contacted the Tampa Police Department and they confirmed they generated a report in reference to the missing property. 

$6 trip to jail

1400 block of S. Collins St.

Retail theft: This man was arrested and sent to Orient Road Jail after having been caught stealing $6.75 worth of cough medicine from Family Dollar. 

Pour one out

1400 block of S. Collins St.

Retail petit theft: An unknown man entered the store and concealed a bottle of wine in his pants. The bottle fell out and broke on the floor. The same man then concealed other items, which valued $9.20 and fled the store.

Tree climber

200 block of Waller St.

Business burglary/theft arrest: A man was observed climbing a tree in an attempt to access the business property. He was arrested and sent to Orient Road Jail.

Jan. 24

Hawk down

2000 block of Strawberry Dr.

Information: The complainant had officers come out to their house and told them a hawk died in their yard after hitting their residence. They believe the bird had been shot. FWC was contacted and responded for further investigation. 

Lowes luck

PCPD

Fraud: The victim told officers someone opened a Lowe’s credit card with their information. The card was then used to purchase $4,462.72 worth of goods.

Quick trip gone awry

1300 block of E. Dr. King Blvd.

Grand theft auto: This victim told officers he had pulled into his driveway and left his 2011 white, four door Nissan Altima running. While he was inside, the vehicle was stolen.

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