15-090 Detectives Seek Assistance Identifying A Grand Theft Shoplifting Suspect

Who:
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Investigative Operations Bureau
- Burglary/Pawn Unit 

What:
Detectives assigned to the Burglary/Pawn Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a grand theft shoplifting suspect who stole a television from a St. Petersburg Walmart.

When:
The theft occurred on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 between 3:04 a.m. and 3:20 a.m.  

Where:
The theft occurred at the Walmart located at 10237 Bay Pines Blvd. in St. Petersburg.

Why/How:
Detectives assigned to the Burglary/Pawn Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a grand theft shoplifting suspect who stole a television from a St. Petersburg Walmart store.

According to detectives, the suspect is observed exiting the passenger’s side of a silver Dodge Ram pick-up truck and entering the Walmart store located at 10237 Bay Pines Blvd. in St. Petersburg on Tuesday, March 24, 2015.

Once inside, the suspect picks up a 55” television and walks out of the back of the store to the truck that is waiting for him.

The suspect is described as a black male, between 25-35 years old, 6’2”-6’4” tall, medium build, short black hair and beard. He was last seen wearing a camo print tank top, khaki shorts and brown and white tennis shoes.

The truck is described as a Dodge Ram crew cab pick-up truck, silver in color with multiple items in the truck bed.

The investigation continues.

Anyone with information on this theft is asked to contact Detective Creaser of the Burglary/Pawn Unit at (727) 582-6200 or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward contact Crime Stoppers at 1800-873-TIPS or www.crimestoppersofpinellas.org.

Surveillance video can be viewed on our YouTube page here:  https://youtu.be/QEezB0TwZhQ