This week on Cops Corner, Plant City police investigate multiple thefts, stolen vehicles and more.
DECEMBER 22
A SHOT IN THE DARK- Shooting
800 Block of W. Madison Street
An officer responded to a report of shots fired and documented tree damage in the front yard and a bullet embedded in a bedroom door frame inside the home.
DECEMBER 24
READING THE FUTURE- Grand Theft
1200 Block of W. Risk Street
An officer responded to the complex in reference to the theft of 100 miscellaneous books and 100 oracle cards from the bed of the victim’s truck. The items were valued at $2,000.
A STEALTHY NINJA- Stolen Vehicle
3000 Block of Lakehouse Cove Isle
An officer responded to the complex and met with the victim who reported an unknown person stole his brand new Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle.
UNDER PRESSURE- Shoplifting
2600 Block of James L Redman Parkway
An officer met with a Loss Prevention employee who reported the theft of a Hart pressure washer valued at $395.
DECEMBER 26
TIP OFF- Business Burglary
2300 Block of James L. Redman Parkway
An officer met with the manager of the business who reported that a tip jar that contained $400 cash was stolen.
DECEMBER 27
A SHOT IN THE DARK- Shooting
Country Hills Boulevard/Westwind Drive
An officer responded to the area after a ‘shot heard’ call was received. Upon investigation, the officer recovered one 9 mm shell casing from the roadway.
A PAIN IN THE GLASS- Criminal Mischief
3000 Block of S. Frontage Road
An officer responded to an apartment complex, where a victim reported that someone cut/ripped out the screen panel to their back patio and shattered the sliding glass door. The estimated damage is $1,100.
CHRISTMAS CARDED- Petit Theft
800 Block of Woodlawn Avenue
An officer responded to a residence where the victim reported Christmas cards were stolen from her mailbox.
LIQUOR IS QUICKER- Robbery (Sudden Snatching)
200 Block of W. Alexander Street
An officer met with the store clerk, who reported multiple bottles of liquor were stolen from the business. During the crime, another victim was struck in the head as the suspects fled the area.
DECEMBER 28
LIAR LIAR PORCH ON FIRE- Fire Investigation (Arson)
800 Block of W. Madison Street
Officers responded to the residence at approximately 11:45 p.m., where a fire had fully engulfed the back porch area. Due to the suspicious nature of the fire, the State Fire Marshall was contacted and responded to the home.
DOUBLE TROUBLE- Fire Investigation (Arson)
1200 Block of W. Ball Street
Officers responded to a structure fire just after midnight. Due to the suspicious nature of the fire, the State Fire Marshall also responded to this scene.
