This week on Cops Corner, Plant City police investigate auto thefts, warrant arrests, shoplifting and more.
FEBRUARY 16
TOO MUCH TROUBLE— Warrant Arrest
2700 Block of Walden Woods Drive
An officer made contact with a female in reference to her having multiple felony warrants. The officer advised dispatch to confirm the warrants, after which time the woman was taken into custody and transported to Orient Road Jail.
RAISE THE ROOF- Theft
3600 Block of Capital Reserve Drive
Officers responded to a delayed theft report, where a builder’s representative reported that 90 bundles of roofing shingles, valued at $2,700, were stolen from the property.
FEBRUARY 17
SWIPER NO SWIPING- Fraud/Theft
1600 Block of W. Ball Street
An officer met with a woman who said that unauthorized purchases were being made with her credit card.
NO FUN IN THE SUN- Vehicle Burglary
600 Block of E. Alexander Street
Officers met with a man regarding a delayed burglary report. The man stated unknown subject(s) entered his vehicle and stole two Paris of Oakley sunglasses, two iPhone chargers and a Spectrum cable box.
STICKY FINGERS- Shoplifting
2600 Block of James L. Redman Parkway
An officer responded to the business and met with Loss Prevention, in reference to shoplifting in progress. A juvenile was taken into custody but they met the criteria for the Juvenile Arrest Avoidance Program (JAAP) and was released into the custody of a parent.
FEBRUARY 18
LIQUOR IS QUICKER- Theft
2100 Block of James L. Redman Parkway
An officer met with the store manager, who advised that three females entered the store and put eight bottles of liquor in their purses, before running out the front door and getting into a black Mercedes Benz. The total value of the products stolen is $531.19.
FEBRUARY 19
CAN’T PHONE HOME- Vehicle Burglary
600 Block of E. Alexander Street
An officer responded to the location and met with a man who reported that sometime overnight someone entered his unlocked vehicle and removed his iPhone 12 Pro Max from the center console.
BOTCHED- Stolen Vehicle Attempt
100 Block of W. Prosser Drive
An officer responded to a business and met with the manager who reported that sometime in the overnight hours someone attempted to steal the unlocked company truck by damaging the ignition.
TAKE THE MONEY AND RUN- Theft
1500 Block of S. Alexander Street
Officers responded to the business location in reference to an employee theft of $835 in cash.
CRASH- Warrant Arrest
Thonotosassa Road/West Baker Street
Officers responded to the above-listed intersection in reference to a traffic crash. Contact was made with the female passenger, who it was determined had four active Manatee County Sheriff’s Office warrants for possession of synthetic marijuana, possession of alprazolam, possession of drug paraphernalia and NVDL. The woman was arrested and transported to Orient Road Jail.
FEBRUARY 20
LIGHT LIFTING- Theft
1500 Block of S. Alexander Street
An officer responded to the business and met with the manager, who reported that two cases of Bud Light were stolen.
PAINS IN THE GLASS- Criminal Mischief
Multiple Addresses
Officers responded to three business locations where windows were broken or shattered.
