Crime & Safety
Deputies Still Searching for Antiques Store Burglar
Sheriff's deputies are seeking the public's help and offering a reward, to identify a suspect and his getaway car in a Nov. 19 antique store robbery.
Using bolt cutters, a man smashed the front glass door and then cut the wire gate at Park Street Antiques Center, at 9401 Bay Pines Blvd., around 1 a.m. on Nov. 19
Inside, the suspect stole an undisclosed amount of cash and other property. Detectives said the suspect fled in a white four-door sedan, driven by another unidentified white male.
Crime Stoppers announced Thursday that they are offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the suspect's arrest.
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The suspect, according to the report, is described as a white male, approximately 30 years old, 6' tall, 160 pounds, with a mustache. He may have tattoos on his left arm. The suspect was last seen wearing a black shirt, black pants, a black skull cap and black gloves. He was also carrying a black backpack.
Anyone with information that may identify this suspect can remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers of Pinellas County. Call 1-800-873-TIPS, report online at www.crimestoppersofpinellas.org or text keyword TIP144 plus your tip info to CRIMES.
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