This week on Cops Corner: Plant City Police Investigate: A fight, a burned and abandoned vehicle and a shoplifting attempt.
October 6
Fight At The Family Dollar
Officers responded to Family Dollar where two female employees got into a verbal argument that turned physical. No injuries were reported. Both declined to pursue criminal charges and signed waivers of prosecution.
Light It Up
Midway Rd./Charlie Taylor Rd.
Officers responded to a burned and abandoned vehicle, believed to be a 2014 to 2018 Honda Accord. No identifying tags or VIN could be located. The vehicle was towed away.
October 7
Snatch And Grabber Strikes Again?
100 Block of S. Evers St.
Officers responded to the scene where an employee of the business reported a theft by an unknown male, who stole $259.98 worth of merchandise. It may be the same individual who stole from the store several weeks ago. Video evidence was collected on scene.
Shopping Spree
2600 Block of James L. Redman Pkwy.
Two men filled their shopping cart with clothes but failed to take the last important step of paying for them. Loss Prevention stopped the men in the parking lot and they fled, leaving the items in the cart. Because all items were recovered, the business declined prosecution.
October 8
One Too Many
North Alexander Street/Victoria Street
An officer stopped a woman in a pickup truck due to traffic violations. Not only was the woman driving erratically, a DUI investigation concluded the woman, who reeked of alcohol, had a chemical breath test resulting in a 0.156 and 0.160 blood alcohol content. She was arrested for DUI.
Officers Found My Ride
200 Block of Water St.
An officer responded to a stolen vehicle recovery. Polk County Sheriff’s Office advised of a possible stolen vehicle location. It was located and the owner responded and took possession of the vehicle.
