Plant City Observer

Cops Corner 8.15.19

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. 

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