16-256 Detectives Seek To Identify Suspect in Vehicle Burglaries in Oldsmar
Attempt To Identify
Who:
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Investigative Operations Bureau
- Burglary/Pawn Unit
The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 18 to 25 years old. The suspect has a crew cut hairstyle and was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, dark shorts, beige or khaki colored jacket, and carrying a white pillow case.
What:
Detectives assigned to the Burglary/Pawn Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect who burglarized multiple vehicles in Oldsmar.
When:
The burglaries occurred on Saturday, November 12, 2016 and Sunday, November 13, 2016 between the hours of approximately 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Where:
The vehicle burglaries occurred at the East Lake Woodlands Woods Landing Townhomes, located on Woods Landing Trail in Oldsmar.
How/Why:
According to detectives, on Saturday, November 12, 2016 and Sunday, November 13, 2016 between the hours of approximately 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., the suspect burglarized twelve vehicles in the community of East Lake Woodlands Woods Landing Townhomes.
Detectives say, some of the items the suspect stole include: Garmin GPS devices, sunglasses, loose change and a 32 inch TV.
The vehicles the suspect burglarized were all unlocked.
Detectives describe the suspect as a white male, 18 to 25 years old. The suspect has a crew cut hairstyle and was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, dark shorts, beige or khaki colored jacket, and carrying a white pillow case.
Anyone with information on these burglaries is asked to contact Detective M. Szeliga 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.
Surveillance video of the suspect approaching a vehicle checking for unlocked doors.
Video Link: https://youtu.be/3FOErFpr7OY
Suspect Photo:
