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Electronics Stolen, Vehicles Burglarized
Recent reports from Tampa Police District 2's and District 3's crime blotters.
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Thief Steals $8,000 Worth of Items, Police Say
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012
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Best Economy Inn Vandalized
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Friday, April 20, 2012
Update: Police Arrest Serial Burglar Driving Dark-Colored Nissan
Duane Armstrong, 34, of Sulphur Spring, was arrested at his house on Thursday, April 19.
He would arrive driving a charcoal-grey Nissan Altima with black rims and would make sure no one was home, sometimes by ringing the door bell. Then, he would break into the house by smashing a rear window and take off with jewelry and electronics he either pawned or kept at his Sulphur Spring home, accordind to the Tampa Police Department. Duane Armstrong, 34, committed dozens of burglaries throughout Tampa and possibly Hillsborough County and other surrounding counties over the past year, according to Tampa Police. On Thursday, April 19, Tampa Police District 2 officers arrested Armstrong at his home, 8502 N. 15th St., where they discovered a variety of stolen items, such as jewelry, foreign coins, firearms, and electronics, said Tampa …
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Thursday, April 12, 2012
Crime Blotter
Police Warn of Emerging Pattern in Residential Burglaries
Recent reports from Tampa Police District 2's crime blotter.
Tampa Police Department District 2 has seen an emerging pattern in residential burglaries. According to a crime alert, last Friday, April 7, at about 12.10 a.m., two suspects were witnessed attempting to kick in the front door to a residence in the 6000 block of North Orange Blossom Avenue. The suspects left walking westbound on West Idlewild Avenue after realizing that they were being watched. Both suspects were described as two black males in their late 20s, medium build and 5-foot-10. One suspect wore camouflage-patterned shorts and a white T-shirt. The other suspect wore blue shorts and a white T-shirt. According to the report, a neighbor noted a black male in a maroon, four-door Chevrolet driving slowly through the neighborhood as if…
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Crime Blotter
Vacant Homes Hit by Burglars
Tampa Police responded to several recent reports of burglaries and a vehicle theft.
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Thursday, October 13, 2011
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TPD Investigates Burglaries
In three cases, culprits broke into residences but walked out empty-handed.
Recent reports from Tampa Police Districts 2 and 3: Oct. 11
Friday, September 16, 2011
Get Involved — Prevent Burglaries
Being quick to dial the cops could help stem a rash of recent burglaries in South Seminole Heights.
I see them almost every day. If you live in or around South Seminole Heights like I do, then chances are you’ve seen them too. The people that are breaking in to our homes, that is. There’s been a recent rash of burglaries here, too. According to the Tampa Police Department, there have been eight reported burglaries in the area since August. “They’re on a roll, definitely,” said Rebecca Jones, a neighborhood affairs liaison. The break-ins include: What’s more, this crime isn’t being perpetrated by one or two thugs on a spree. Thus far, only two people have been arrested in connection with two of the burglaries. Aaron Burke, 18, of 4701 N. Clearfield Ave., was arrested on Sept. 1 and charged with the Aug. 23 Chelsea Street burglary. …
Friday, September 2, 2011
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Stolen Jet Skis, Burglaries Among Recent Police Reports
Ex-roommate is person of interest in home robbery, a car with a broken ignition switch was stolen, and two jet skis disappeared from a driveway.
Recent reports form Tampa Police District 2: Aug. 30 Aug. 31
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Crime Blotter
Auto, Home Burglaries Under Investigation
An antique cast iron fire hydrant and an antique cast iron hand pump are among the items reported stolen over the past weekend.
Recent reports from Tampa Police District 2: Aug. 26 Aug. 28
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8:14 am on Wednesday, August 31, 2011
We have a kid (15 years and taller than most adults!) down the street from us who has been busted burglarizing homes and stealing cars 4 times this past year yet the States Atty keeps dropping the charges and reducing them. How can we protect our homes and cars if they keep letting the little theifs out! more ›