Plant City Observer

Cops Corner 7.9.20

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. 

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