This week on Cops Corner: Plant City Police investigated stolen hair clippers, shots fired, a stolen sod cutter and more.
June 19
Clean-cut crook
2000 block of
North Wheeler Street
Theft: A man reported an unknown subject stole hair clippers. He signed a waiver of prosecution.
June 20
Searching for Smith & Wesson
2700 block of Clubhouse Drive
Vehicle burglary: This complainant reported an unknown suspect entered the complainant’s unlocked vehicle early in the morning and removed their purse and a black Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380 handgun.
June 21
Two for one deal
300 block of South Frontage Road
Felony VOP, Possession of firearm by convicted felon and felony possession of marijuana with intent to sell (Arrest x2): Officers made contact with a convicted felon who was placed under arrest for possession charge and violation of probation. During the investigation, officers made contact with a woman who was placed under arrest for possession. They were transported to Orient Road Jail without incident.
Shots fired
700 block of West Madison Street
Shooting into occupied building: Officers responded to a shots fired call near the above listed location and a residence was found to have damage.
Dark Knight
300 block of South Frontage Road
Theft: A black laptop valued at $1,450 was stolen from the Knights Inn.
June 22
Sod off
100 block of South Warnell Street
Burlgary: This victim reported to police the theft of a green and red sod cutter, which was valued at $5,000. The theft was a result of a burglary at the above listed location.
Nothing to Bee here
900 block of
West McLendon Street
Vehicle burglary: This victim reported an unknown suspect rummaged through his unlocked beehive during the night of June 21.
Found Ford
900 block of Lotus Avenue
Stolen vehicle recovery: Plant City Police Department was notified that a stolen Ford F-150 was found abandoned at the listed location.
Braaaap
West Alsobrook Street/
South Empire Street
Flee to elude: Officers observed a dirt bike being driven on a pedestrian path. When they stopped to intercept, the driver fled.
June 23
Check it out
1400 block of Plantation Circle
Fraud: This victim reported an unknown suspect cashed two of her checks for more than $3,000 after a recent residential burglary. Another was attempted to be cashed for $250.
Envious much?
1000 block of Ashentree Drive
Theft: Officers responded to the above listed location after a report of a theft of a HP Envy 5055 printer.
Grand Theft Auto: Plant City
100 block of South Collins Street
Stolen vehicle/burglary: Officers responded to the above listed location in reference to a stolen vehicle. A man was found to be a driver and a woman was the passenger. Florida Highway Patrol placed the man under arrest for GTA and several other charges. The woman was charged with Burglary of an Unoccupied Conveyance.
Rocky end to the day
800 block of West Warren Street
Criminal mischief: Officers met with this victim who said she noticed at approximately 11:30 p.m. that her window was damaged by a rock.
