This week on Cops Corner: Plant City Police investigated stolen meat, counterfeit $20 for tacos, stolen fishing gear, a stolen mower and more.
Aug. 2
Whirlwind takedown
800 block of Douglas Street
Criminal mischief: Someone damaged this complainant’s Whirlpool washing machine.
Taco-tastic
2400 block of
James L. Redman Parkway
Information report: While visiting the Taco Bell on James Redman, someone used a counterfeit $20 bill to purchase their meal.
Aug. 3
Mechanical failure
700 block of Whitehurst Road
Burglary/Grand theft: This complainant reported to police that during an unknown time between July 28 and Aug. 3, an unknown suspect entered two sheds and removed an unknown amount of auto mechanic’s tools.
Failed escape
600 block of Sandalwood Drive
Criminal mischief (GTA attempt): An attempt to steal a 2006 Nissan Altima was made at the victim’s residence. During the attempt the vehicle sustained ignition and dash board damage.
Aug. 4
where’s the beef?
2200 block of
James L. Redman Parkway
Theft: This complainant reported that at approximately 3:30 p.m. an unknown man entered the business and selected a variety of miscellaneous meats and exited the business without rendering payment.
hook, line and stinker
1100 block of East Cherry Street
Theft of fishing equipment: This complainant reported that at an unknown time during the evening hours of Aug. 3, someone removed six Lews fishing reels, two Duckett fishing rods and four Halo rods from his boat.
Aug. 5
Swiper no swiping
1500 block of
South Alexander Street
Vehicle burglary: Officers made contact with a man who was detained by the victim while entering the victim’s vehicle. The man was arrested for burglary and transported to Orient Road Jail.
Aug. 6
Mowed over
600 block of
Northwest Drake Street
Grand theft: This victim told officers that sometime during the night of Aug. 5, an unknown suspect stole an orange self-propelled Honda lawn mower, which they had left on their carport. The machine was valued at $800.
Aug. 7
Airport shenanigans
4000 block of Airport Road
Criminal mischief: Officers responded to the Plant City Airport and learned that a man entered the airport and caused damage to a plane during the night.
Aug. 8
Picked from the patio
2900 block of Franklin Street
Theft: Officers met with this victim who advised them that two crowbars and two auto stands were missing from his back patio area.
