Plant City Observer

Cops Corner 8.8.19

July 26

Pried open

1300 block of
South Frontage Road

Burglary: This victim reported to officers that an unknown suspect pried open the lock of his toolbox and stole more than $1,000 worth of miscellaneous work tools. 

Ghost rider

900 block of Roux Street

Vehicle theft: During the night of July 26, an unknown suspect stole this victim’s 2013 Ford F-250 pickup truck and disappeared into the night. 

Mellow drive

1700 block of
James L. Redman Parkway

Drug possession: Officers stopped a 17-year-old driver during a routine traffic stop and found him to be in possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. He was arrested and transported to Orient Road Jail without incident. 

July 27

Gettin’ Huffy

600 block of Spruce Street

Theft-Petit: This victim reported to officers that someone stole a woman’s 21-inch Huffy bicycle during the night of July 26. 

Locked and loaded

1400 block of Plantation Circle

Vehicle burglary: This victim reported that an unknown suspect entered his vehicle during the night and burglarized it. The suspect took two firearms from the car and fled the scene.

Blinged up

1200 block of Goldfinch Drive

Grand theft: Someone is looking at a hefty glo-up after they swiped close to $5,000 worth of miscellaneous jewelry from a victim’s home and fled the scene. 

July 28

Failed fraud

2600 block of
James L. Redman Parkway

Retail theft: A man was found to have fraudulently returned an item he did not buy. He stole $30, which was provided via a gift card by the store. Once they realized what had occurred, the man in question was found to meet APAD criteria and, as a result, was not arrested after he agreed to participate in the program.

For the love of the sub

100 block of
West Alexander Street

Counterfeit bill: Officers responded to Firehouse Subs in reference to someone using a counterfeit $20 bill to pay for their meal. 

July 29

Leaky loot

3400 block of West Baker Street

Criminal mischief: A complainant reported that, at an unknown time between March 1 and July 29, someone attempted to steal a one-inch copper pipe but damaged it, causing its contents to leak. The complaint requested the incident be documented and signed a waiver of prosecution. 

Check mate

1800 block of
James L. Redman Parkway

Fraud attempt: This complainant told officers a man entered the bank and attempted to cash a check for the amount of $980. Upon checking, the bank realized the check was fake and declined the transaction.

Nailed it

1900 block of
James L. Redman Parkway

Theft: This complainant reported that, at approximately 1 p.m., an unknown suspect entered his unlocked enclosed trailer and removed a Ridgid three-inch nail gun, a Makita three-inch barrel nail gun, a cordless DeWalt hand saw and a DeWalt impact drill. 

Dumpster dives

1500 block of Essex Drive

Drug investigation: Officers responded to a complaint that a woman was seen climbing into a dumpster. She was located, placed under arrest and transported to Orient Road Jail without incident. 

‘Up for whatever’

1510 block of
South Alexander Street

Petit theft: An unknown white female stole a 12-pack and an 18-pack of Bud Light beer, which totaled $31.99, from the Circle K.

July 30

Pallet envy

1300 block of West Dr. MLK Blvd.

Theft: This complainant told officers that, sometime between July 27 and 29, someone removed an estimated 300 to 400 wooden pallets from the front parking area of their business. 

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