Detectives Seek Public’s Assistance Identifying Credit Card Theft Suspects

Who: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Operations Bureau -Burglary/Pawn Unit What: Detectives assigned to the Burglary/Pawn Unit are seeking the public’s help in locating two credit card theft suspects. When: The theft occurred on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 between the hours of 1:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Where: The credit cards were stolen from the victims vehicle that was parked off Causeway Blvd. in Dunedin. The suspects then used the victim’s credit cards at three different locations to include: Walmart – 23106 US Hwy. 19 North, Clearwater Sports Authority – 23662 US Hwy. 19 North, Clearwater Home Depot – 30144 US Hwy. 19 North, Clearwater Why/How: Detectives assigned to the Burglary/Pawn Unit are seeking the public’s help in identifying two credit card theft suspects. The two suspects stole the victim’s credit cards on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 between the hours of 3:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. The credit cards were stolen from the victim’s vehicle that was parked off Causeway Blvd. in Dunedin. According to detectives, the suspects then used the victim’s credit cards to make purchases at three different locations in Pinellas County: Walmart – 23106 US Hwy. 19 North, Clearwater Sports Authority – 23662 US Hwy. 19 North, Clearwater Home Depot – 30144 US Hwy. 19 North, Clearwater Suspect #1 is described as a white male who was last seen wearing a white long sleeved shirt, white shorts with a black and white stripe down the side and a white visor. Suspect#2 is described as a white male who was last seen wearing a white t-shirt with the wording “Groove for St. Jude”, dark shorts and a dark ball cap. Anyone with information on this theft is asked to contact Detective J. Schein of the Burglary/Pawn Unit at (727) 582-6200 or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS or www.crimestoppersofpinellas.org. The investigation continues.