This week on Cops Corner: Plant City Police investigated a stolen Schwinn bike, a vandalized car, a garage theft, a kicked-in door and more.
June 26
Stucco swiped
Via Cortona Street/
Mud Lake Road
Theft: Walden Pointe’s Homeowners’ Association reported the theft of $200 worth of 2×2-foot pre-cast styrofoam/stucco wall caps from a property.
June 27
Gone like a rocket
3000 block of
James L. Redman Parkway
Theft: This victim reported to police that their light blue/grey Schwinn Rocket 2 27-inch bicycle, which was valued at approximately $100, was stolen.
Bad borrower
West Washington Street/
South Empire Street
Theft, motor-vehicle: This victim reported he loaned his white 1997 Ford F-150 with a Florida tag to someone, but it was not returned.
Just can’t stay away
900 block of Monroe Street
Trespass and drug possession: A woman was observed by officers on a property where those same officers previously trespassed her. She was arrested and transported to HCSO Orient Road Jail without incident.
Pump the brakes
1400 block of South Collins Street
DWLSR/HTO: Officers conducted a traffic stop on a gold Toyota Camry for running a stop sign. Upon contact with the driver, the officers realized he was Driving With License Suspended or Revoked. He was placed under arrest and transported to Orient Road Jail.
Terrible touch-ups
1300 block of East Warren Street
Criminal mischief: Officer responded to the above listed location in reference to unknown suspects spray-painting the victim’s vehicle and residence.
June 28
Close shave
2600 block of
James L. Redman Parkway
Retail theft: This suspect was found to have stolen more than $30 worth of razors from Walmart. He met APAD criteria and was released after agreeing to participate in the program with appropriate documentation.
Five-finger discounts
3200 block of Delaware Avenue
Vehicle burglary: This victim reported an unknown suspect entered his vehicle and forcefully removed his Pioneer radio, valued at $199. Then, a victim at a home nearby on West Reynolds Street was found to have had his vehicle burglarized as well. During this offense, the unknown suspect stole $2,600 worth of DeWalt laser rotaries.
June 30
Garage Sale
400 lock of Lindsay Anne Court
Burglary residence: This victim told police that an unknown suspect entered her unsecured garage and removed a plastic bin with miscellaneous household items that were valued around $200. They also took fishing rods and reels, which were valued at $75.
July 1
Fake it ‘til you make it
2600 block of
James L. Redman Parkway
Fraud: Walmart loss prevention reported someone purchased $1,000 worth of gift cards using 10 counterfeit bills.
July 2
Just for kicks
500 block of South Lake Street
Criminal mischief: Officers made contact with a complainant who stated his door was kicked open.
