Plant City Observer

Cops Corner 6.20.19

June 7

Stranded stroller

2000 block of Clubhouse Drive

Found property: While doing a patrol and conducting routine security checks, a PCPD officer stumbled upon a high-end black stroller on the property. The stroller was fairly new so PCPD placed it into evidence for safe keeping. 

Gassed up

1600 block of
East Alabama Street

Stolen vehicle: This man told officers his vehicle was stolen at the BP gas station located on Park Road and Alsobrook Street on June 6.

June 8

IT’S 5 O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE

1700 block of
James L. Redman Parkway

Beverage violation (ROR): PCPD officers made contact with a man who was drinking a beer while on the RaceTrac property. The man was arrested for the beverage violation and was released with a release on his own recognizance and advised of his court date. 

June 9

Beating the heat

500 block of
East Dr. MLK Boulevard

Theft: This complainant told officers that at an unknown time during the evening of June 8, someone took a small window A/C unit off of her front porch. The porch was not enclosed and the unit had not been installed. The victim wanted to document the incident and signed a waiver.

Trying the trucker

1300 block of
West Dr. MLK Boulevard 

Robbery (arrest): Officers responded to an attempted robbery. They received word a man used a gun to attempt to rob a semi truck driver while they were in the sleeper portion of the vehicle. 

June 11

Lucky find

300 block of East Calhoun Street

Stolen vehicle recovery: Brewington Towing Company discovered a vehicle they towed 

from a private business was reported stolen. The Trailblazer was taken from Seminole County on May 27. A message was left for the listed owner of the vehicle. 

Taking candy from a baby

900 block of South Evers Street

Theft: This victim told officers an unknown person stole his child’s push car toy. The toy looked like a white VW bus and had been sitting in their front yard.

Getting that shine 

900 block of East Renfro Street

Theft: This victim reported that someone walked into her yard during the day and stole her vehicle cleaning products, which she always kept in a metal bucket on her porch.

Fake friends

500 block of Lindsey Anne Court

Fraud attempt: This victim was sent a $49,722.74 check by an individual she met online. They asked her to deposit it and then send them the money so they can invest it on her behalf. Her bank stopped her from doing so after they found out the check was fraudulent.

June 12

Swipe and dash

1800 block of
James L. Redman Parkway

Theft: Officers came out to Walgreens after receiving word a man attempted to steal $500 worth of gift cards. He was arrested and transported to Orient Road Jail.

STEALS OVER DEALS

2000 block of
North Wheeler Street

Petit theft: An unknown man entered this store grabbed some beer and cigarettes and walked out without paying. The stolen items were valued at $14.18.

June 13

Wallet watchers

2500 block of
Thonotosassa Road

Theft: This victim told officers that she left her black purse with a red wallet inside her shopping cart while she turned to unlock her vehicle at Publix around 2 p.m. When she turned back around, her purse and wallet were missing.

Exit mobile version