The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Plant City Police Department.
Oct. 25
DOUBLE CHECK
600 block of Maryland Avenue. Uttering Forged Check. Officer responded to grocer and met with an employee who advised that a female suspect cashed a fraudulent AT&T check for $1,083.00.
Oct. 30
UNSAFE SAFE
2200 block of West Oak Avenue. Theft. Staff advised an unknown person entered an interior office in the morning and took $250 cash from the safe.
COP-OUT COPPER
Airport Rd/Alexander St. Theft. Reportee referenced the theft of copper from a construction site, which is valued at $300.
TOPLESS PAINTER
1000 block of East Alsobrook Street. Criminal Mischief. A 29-foot enclosed trailer was damaged by someone who attempted to cut into the top and spray painted it. The owner estimates the damage to be $3,000.
CHEESY CROOK
2100 block of North Pard Road. Petit Theft. A visa debit card number was used by someone to order about $30.00 in pizza.
SHOTS FIRED
South Maryland Ave/East Ohio St. Shooting with Injury. Upon arrival, officers met with a victim who advised that he had been shot during an altercation.
NO SO SUBTLE GETAWAY
2600 block of James L. Redman Parkway. Robbery. The suspected robber fled prior to police arrival, striking multiple parked vehicles.
WHO ARE YOU?
1800 Block James L. Redman Parkway. Not Valid Driver License. Officers conducted a traffic stop on a black Volkswagen Jetta that pulled in front of the officer, which almost caused a traffic crash. The driver was contacted, and it was determined that he did not have a drivers license or any form of identification. He was later transported to Orient Road Jail without incident.
DUDE, WHERE’S MY CAR?
1300 Block of East Laura Street. Residential Burglary/Stolen Vehicle. Officers responded to the residence in reference to a burglary. Upon arrival, officers met with the complainant who stated an unknown person(s) entered the residence through a broken window. Numerous electronics and jewelry were taken from the home. Also, a black 2003 Dodge Ram pickup truck with a Virginia tag was stolen.
Nov. 1
A REAL WINNER
2800 of block of Thonotosassa Road. Petit Theft. Officers responded to this store in reference to an unknown male that had the clerk get $205 worth of Florida lottery tickets from the display. The suspect then grabbed the lottery tickets and fled the store.
LAP OF LUXURY
1700 block of West Ball Street. Vehicle Burglary. Overnight, an unknown person(s) entered an unlocked 2006 black Mercedes Benz and stole the victim’s wallet and Smith and Wesson .40 caliber semi automatic pistol.
DRIVING ON RIMS
2300 block of West Moody Avenue Grand Theft. An unknown person(s) stole all four rims and tires off a red Mitsubishi Montero SUV. The SUV was left on blocks. The tires and rims are valued at $400.
BYOB
4600 block of State Road 574. Petit Theft. Officers responded to the business in reference to a theft of beer. The store clerk advised two males stole a 24-pack of beer.
YOU’RE GROUNDED
South Maryland Avenue/East Alabama Street. Resisting arrest without violence/Possession of Drugs/Drug Paraphernalia. Officers conducted a traffic stop on a maroon Chevy four-door due to window tint violation. The driver was charged with resisting arrest without violence, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. The driver was later released to his parent.
Nov. 2
QUICK TURNAROUND
1900 block of East Linda Street. Stolen/Recovered Vehicle. Officers responded to the house in reference to an unknown person(s) stealing a 2,000 green Toyota Sienna van. Later, the van was found a few blocks from the victim’s home. The van was returned to the owners. The van was not damaged.
RUNAWAY VEHICLE
1100 block of Goldfinch Drive. Stolen Vehicle. Officers responded to a restaurant in reference to the theft of a 2014 silver Chevrolet Impala. The car was left running while the victim went inside.
NOT YOURS
2600 block James L. Redman Parkway. Shoplifting. Officers met with loss prevention who stated the suspect took $84 worth of store products, and then attempted to leave without paying.
