Dec. 8
BAH HUMBUG
700 block of Sunset Road.
Petit theft: Complainant stated unknown suspect(s) stole a light projector from her property. The projector was used as a Christmas decoration.
Dec. 9
AT LEAST YOU TRIED, RIGHT?
900 block of West Baker Street.
Attempted burglary: Complainant stated unknown suspect(s) tried to break into her home between 8:45 and 11:45 a.m. but were not able to gain entry.
COMPUTER BLUE(S)
2600 block of James L. Redman Parkway.
Vehicle burglary: Complainant stated unknown suspect(s) entered his wife’s vehicle and stole an Apple MacBook. The burglary, which was believed to have happened on Dec. 6, occurred when the vehicle was parked in a retail store’s parking lot. The computer was valued at $1,500.
Dec. 10
YOU PLAYED YOURSELF
Clemons Road and Coronet Road.
Warrant arrest: Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with what was determined to be a stolen license plate. The driver was identified and had an outstanding warrant from Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office for fraud and theft. She was arrested and taken to jail.
Dec. 11
OKEY DOKE REVOKED
2600 block of James L. Redman Parkway.
Multiple charges: A male subject was caught returning stolen items to, as well as stealing additional items from, a retail store. He initially provided a false name but, upon discovering his true identity, officers learned he had an outstanding warrant from Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office for petit theft. The subject was arrested and taken to jail.
WINDOW PAINS
1100 block of West Madison Street.
Residential burglary: Complainant stated unknown suspect(s) entered a home through an unlocked rear window, then stole two 24-inch flat screen televisions and a PlayStation 4 gaming console.
GRINCHED
600 block of West Baker Street.
Theft: Complainant stated unknown suspect(s) stole mail packages from a home’s front porch on Nov. 27. A waiver of prosecution was signed.
STEALING AND WHEELING
4440 block of Country Hills Boulevard.
Armed robbery/grand theft auto: Complainants stated unknown suspect(s) robbed them at gunpoint and stole one complainant’s gold Lexus vehicle. The Lexus was recovered the next day by Lakeland Police Department.
Dec. 12
UNDER PRESSURE
2400 block of Mud Lake Road.
Burglary: Complainant stated an unknown suspect broke into a shed and stole a DeWalt pressure washer. The washer was valued at $650.
YOU ROCK
330 block of Park Spring Circle.
Criminal mischief: Complainant stated unknown suspect(s) broke her apartment window with what might have been a rock and caused $200 in damage. A waiver of prosecution was signed.