Detectives Seek Assistance Identifying A Grand Theft Shoplifting Suspect

News Release#15-090 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 assistance in locating a grand theft shoplifting suspect who stole a television from a St. Petersburg Walmart. When: The theft occurred on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 between 3:04 a.m. and 3:20 a.m. Where: The theft occurred at the Walmart located at 10237 Bay Pines Blvd. in St. Petersburg. Why/How: Detectives assigned to the Burglary/Pawn Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a grand theft shoplifting suspect who stole a television from a St. Petersburg Walmart store. According to detectives, the suspect is observed exiting the passenger’s side of a silver Dodge Ram pick-up truck and entering the Walmart store located at 10237 Bay Pines Blvd. in St. Petersburg on Tuesday, March 24, 2015. Once inside, the suspect picks up a 55” television and walks out of the back of the store to the truck that is waiting for him. The suspect is described as a black male, between 25-35 years old, 6’2”-6’4” tall, medium build, short black hair and beard. He was last seen wearing a camo print tank top, khaki shorts and brown and white tennis shoes. The truck is described as a Dodge Ram crew cab pick-up truck, silver in color with multiple items in the truck bed. The investigation continues. Anyone with information on this theft is asked to contact Detective Creaser of the Burglary/Pawn Unit at (727) 582-6200 or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward contact Crime Stoppers at 1800-873-TIPS or www.crimestoppersofpinellas.org.