Plant City Observer

Cops Corner 2.27.20

Feb. 14

Every day I’m rustlin’

1200 block of Goldfinch Drive 

Vehicle burglary and theft: This victim reported to officers that an unknown subject entered his unlocked 2009 Ford F-150 and swiped various tools, which were valued at $270. While rummaging through the truck, he found the keys to the victim’s black 2005 Ford Mustang (Roush Edition) with a Florida tag. The subject then stole the Mustang. 

Sip ‘n’ Shop

1500 block of Sammonds Road

Beverage violation: Officers found a man drinking alcohol inside the United Food Mart that also came from the store. He was arrested and released with an ROR court date. 

Left in a huff

3700 block of Trapnell Grove Loop

Burglary residence: This complainant reported that while she was away from her residence between 7:20 a.m. and 5 p.m., someone entered the home and stole a 50-inch Sony TV, a 32-inch Insignia TV and a women’s purple Huffy 10-speed bike.

Feb. 15

Hiding in plain sight

900 block of East Cherry Street

False name (arrest)/Warrant arrest: Officers made contact with a man in the park after official hours. The man had an active warrant for FTA, DUI, NVDL and resisting arrest without violence. He was placed under arrest for false name and an additional ECRA was completed for the active HCSO warrant. 

Feb. 16

Three strikes, you’re out

Park Road/I-4 

DWLSR: A man was stopped for a traffic violation. Officers then found out this was his third subsequent offense of driving with knowledge of a suspended drivers license. He was arrested and transported to Orient Road Jail. 

Five-finger discount

1500 block of East Baker Street

Robbery: Officers met with this victim, who stated that she made contact with someone through the Offer Up app to sell her cell phone. Instead, the phone was stolen.

Feb. 17

Wiped out at Winn-Dixie

200 block of
West Alexander Street

Theft: Officers met with this victim, who told them her wallet was removed from her purse while she was shopping at Winn-Dixie. 

Chain reaction

Clubhouse Drive/Masters Way

Vehicle burglary: Officers responded to 2500 block of Clubhouse Drive, the 2400 block of Clubhouse Drive and the 1900 block of Masters Way in reference to a string of vehicle burglaries. 

Feb. 18

Student vs. Teacher

1200 block of West Grant Street

Felony battery on teacher: Officers responded to the school at the above listed location in reference to a battery on a teacher. A juvenile was arrested. 

It’s (not so) fun to stay at the YMCA

1500 block of YMCA Place

Theft: Officers met with this victim, who told them his wallet was taken from inside a locker at the YMCA.

Feb. 19

Easy money

500 block of Waller Street

Vehicle burglary: This victim left her 2004 Ford F-150 truck unlocked. During the night, someone entered the open vehicle and removed her wallet, which also contained her passport and Social Security cards. 

Bad housekeeping 

2000 block of
South Frontage Road

Theft: This victim reported that money was missing from his hotel room. The victim signed a waiver of prosecution. 

Alabama slammer

North Park Road/I-4

Recover stolen vehicle out of Alabama: Officers responded to the above listed location in reference to a report of a crash at the scene. A white Toyota at the scene was discovered to have been stolen from Alabama. 

All about that bass

1900 block of East Calhoun Street

Vehicle burglary/criminal mischief: This complainant reported that two unknown subjects entered his vehicle in an attempt to take his car stereo. 

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