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OMG PD: Man Robbed of Pants; Charity Donation Box Stolen

We compile the odd, unusual and the "oh my gosh" police items from throughout the Tampa Bay region.

Article written and reported by Jason Bartolone. 

Man Loses Pants in Strong Arm Robbery by Women, Deputies Say

A 47-year-old man told authorities that he was robbed by a trio of females in shorts he met at a Bradenton hotel bar and then invited back to his room. (Via Bradenton Patch)

ATM User Sees Negative Balance, Robs Bank, Police Say

When he learned that there was no money in his account, the suspect handed the teller a note demanding $1,000, police say. (Via St. Pete Patch)

Sex Offender Wore Ankle Monitor to Meet Girl For Sex, Police Say

Thornell Thomas, who already served 10 years in prison for lewd and lascivious battery on a child, traveled from Tampa to Largo to meet a girl for sex, according to police. (Via Largo Patch)

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Police: Largo Woman Bilked $50K From Bosses

Tracey Lewis took rent payments in cash and kept them for herself while working at the Bay Pointe Apartments, according to Largo Police. (Via Largo Patch)

Bank Robber Robs Same Bank Twice, Deputies Say

Michael Shearer hit the same bank twice, deputies say. (Via New Port Richey Patch)

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Man Falsely Reported Wife Pulled Gun on Him, Authorities Say

A 35-year-old Land O' Lakes resident was arrested by Pasco County Sheriff's Office. (Via Land O' Lakes Patch)

Thief Removes Donation Box from Local Charity

The incident was reported to the Tampa Police Department. (Via Seminole Heights Patch)

Fake Utility Worker Steals $6,500 in Jewelry From Woman

The incident, which occurred in Seminole Heights, was reported to the Tampa Police Department. (Via Seminole Heights Patch)

Pretend Cop Stops Vehicle in Wesley Chapel

Yordis Aguero Fornaris, of Penta Place in Wesley Chapel, was arrested by the Pasco County Sheriff's Office. (Via New Tampa Patch)


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