Unsolved Crimes
Bank Robbery
June 23, 2025
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a bank robbery at 3487 Clark Rd, Sarasota.
At approximately 12:04 p.m., a dark-skinned male entered the bank and demanded money from a teller. He then left the business and ran northbound towards Bronx Avenue. No one was injured and an undisclosed amount of money was taken.
If you have any information regarding this incident or know of any people who could be involved, please contact Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-TIPS (8477), or online at www.sarasotacrimestoppers.com.
Reference Case Number 25-56839
Homicide
May 02, 2025
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide on the 300 block of Cowry Road in Venice.
At approximately 11:36 p.m. on April 30th, deputies responded to the 300 block of Cowry Road in reference to a shooting. Once at the residence, deputies found the female victim, Leanna M. Leach, deceased.
If you have any information regarding this incident or know of any people who could be involved, please contact Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-TIPS (8477), or online at www.sarasotacrimestoppers.com.
Homicide
April 27, 2025
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide on the 2200 block of Hammock Place, Sarasota.
At approximately 2:51 a.m. on 04/26/25, deputies responded to the 2200 block of Hammock Place in reference to a disturbance that was later updated to a shooting. A large gathering was taking place at a residence when an altercation occurred and two people were shot. One of the victims is deceased as a result of his injuries.
If you have any information regarding this incident or know of any people who could be involved, please contact Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-TIPS (8477), or online at www.sarasotacrimestoppers.com.
Fraud
January 16, 2025
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fraud case.
On 11/12/2024, an unknown female walked into the Fifth Third Bank located at 3740 Bee Ridge Rd. Sarasota, FL with a fraudulent Ohio driver’s license using the victim’s personal information.
The suspect withdrew $3,500.00 and cashed a fraudulent check for $3,890.00. The suspect then went to another (unknown) Fifth Third Bank and tried to cash another check, however, was not able to answer any identity questions and was denied being able to cash the check.
If you have any information regarding the identity of the unknown subject pictured below, please contact Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-TIPS (8477), or online at www.sarasotacrimestoppers.com.
Reference Case Number 24-800928
Homicide
November 03, 2024
STATUS: SOLVEDAnyone with information is encouraged to call the sheriff’s CIS at 941-861-4900 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-TIPS (8477).
Homicide
May 17, 2024
The Sarasota Police Department is currently investigating a homicide that occurred at approximately 10:18pm on 05/16/24 in the 1800 block of 31st Street.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-TIPS (8477), or online at www.sarasotacrimestoppers.com.
Reference SPD Case Number 24-023311
Stolen Firearms
January 17, 2024
STATUS: OPENThe Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a business burglary case
On 01/17/24 at 0314 hours, a burglary occurred at Money Pro Pawn located at 4555 Bee Ridge Road in Sarasota.
The front door was shattered, and three glass displays were broken into, possibly with hammers. One display was located on the west side of the business which contained jewelry, and the other two were near the rear wall and contained firearms and knives.
Video surveillance captured three suspects breaking the front door, running inside directly to the different displays, and shattering the glass, placing items into backpacks, and exiting once the alarm was activated.
Five (5) pistols, a revolver, and $2,000 worth of miscellaneous jewelry including silver bracelets and rings were stolen.
Stolen firearms:
- Black Ruger Mark IV pistol .22LR S/N 500057715
- Black Ruger Single-Six revolver .22LR S/N 62-29732
- Black Smith & Wesson M&P 40 Shield .40 S&W pistol S/N HVH4015
- Black Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield 9mm pistol S/N JDU5439
- Black Springfield Armory XD-M .40 S&W pistol S/N MG212613
- Black Walther Arms PPS M2 9mm pistol S/N AS9789
If you have any information regarding the identity of the unknown subjects pictured below, please contact Crime Stoppers.
Reference Case Number 24-4871
Unsolved Death
August 04, 2023
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) has identified female skeletal remains that were found in 2007 in Sarasota County. The sheriff’s office is seeking information from anyone familiar with the victim, Jeana Burrus, or her husband, James Burrus.
On February 6th, 2007, the skeletal remains of a female were discovered buried in a shallow grave in a wooded area of Ashton Ct. in Sarasota. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death remained cold until November of 2022, when the SCSO, working in conjunction with DNA Labs International Inc., utilized current advancements in DNA testing and genetic genealogy to make a positive identification.
The victim, identified as Jeana Lynn Burrus, was determined to be 39 years old at the time of her death. She resided in the 6200 block of Pauline Avenue in Sarasota with her husband and son, James Burrus, Jr. Jeana was unemployed. Her husband was employed at a local body shop in the 5600 block of Sarah Avenue in Sarasota. Her son attended Gulf Gate Elementary School between 2005-06.
The investigation into Jeana’s death was further complicated as she was never reported missing by family, and her whereabouts had not been questioned. The couple resided in Citrus County, Florida and Frederick, Maryland, prior to relocating to Sarasota County. The SCSO is asking anyone who may have known either Jeana or James Burrus or has information regarding her death to please reach out.
If you have any information regarding her death and want to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-TIPS (8477), or online at www.sarasotacrimestoppers.com.
Stolen Credit Cards
January 13, 2023
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a stolen credit card case.
On 12/10/22, the pictured unknown subjects purchased approximately $3,000 in merchandise using stolen credit cards at Best Buy on Cattleman Rd in Sarasota.
If you have any information regarding the identity of the unknown male and/or female subject pictured below, please contact Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-TIPS (8477), or online at www.sarasotacrimestoppers.com.
Reference Case Number 23-1344
Unsolved Missing Person Case
September 08, 2022
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