Unsolved Crimes
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.
Theft
January 13, 2023
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a theft case.
On 12/27/22, the pictured unknown subjects stole a cell phone left behind by a customer at Target on S Tamiami Trail in Sarasota.
If you have any information regarding the identity of the unknown subjects pictured below, please contact Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-TIPS (8477), or online at www.sarasotacrimestoppers.com.
Reference Case Number 22-110311
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
Fraud
January 13, 2023
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fraud case.
On 12/8/22, the pictured unknown subjects entered Chase Bank on University Pkwy in Sarasota, and attempted to open an account with the victim’s personal identification. They were in possession of a fraudulent California DL and a fraudulent Capital One Visa card.
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 22-104985
Fraud
December 30, 2022
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fraudulent check case.
On 11/2/22, the pictured unknown male suspect entered TD Bank on Clark Rd and cashed a forged check using another subject’s identification.
If you have any information regarding the identity of the unknown male subject pictured below, please contact Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-TIPS (8477), or online at www.sarasotacrimestoppers.com.
Reference Case Number 22-95265
Vehicle Burglaries
December 30, 2022
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating vehicle burglaries that occurred in the Colonial Oaks area.
On 11/24/22, unknown suspects were seen attempting to and entering vehicles in driveways off Black Oak Court. The suspects were described as light skinned males wearing hooded sweatshirts. A light-colored sedan, possibly a gold Mercury Grand Marquis, with a landau vinyl top was observed driving slowing down the street as suspects ran alongside it.
If you have any information regarding these burglaries and/or identity of the unknown male subjects, please contact Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-TIPS (8477), or online at www.sarasotacrimestoppers.com.
Reference Case Numbers 22-100498 & 22-100559
Vape Store Burglaries
December 13, 2022
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating burglaries at two separate Ignite Vapors stores located off Bee Ridge Rd.
During the early morning hours on December 5th and December 8th, an unknown male burglarized Ignite Vapors stores; stealing cash registers and vapes.
If you have any information regarding the identity of the unknown male subject, please contact Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-TIPS (8477), or online at www.sarasotacrimestoppers.com.
Reference Case Numbers 22-103496 and 22-104569
Burglary
November 04, 2022
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a residential burglary case.
On 07/2/22, the pictured unknown female subject burglarized a residence on Granada Blvd in North Port. A large toolbox containing various power tools and hand tools was taken.
If you have any information regarding the identity of the unknown female subject, please contact Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-TIPS (8477), or online at www.sarasotacrimestoppers.com.
Reference Case Number 22-87916
Motor Vehicle Theft
October 21, 2022
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a case involving high end vehicles stolen from Siesta Key.
On 10/14/22, three high end vehicles were stolen from Siesta Key in Sarasota County. All the vehicles have since been recovered, but the identity of the suspects is not known. A 2019 silver GMC Yukon was seen traveling with the stolen vehicles.
If you have any information regarding the identity of the subjects pictured below, please contact Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-TIPS (8477), or online at www.sarasotacrimestoppers.com.
Reference Case Numbers 22-87899 and 22-87901
Theft
October 17, 2022
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a theft case.
On 09/25/22, the pictured male suspects entered the AT&T store in Nokomis and the T-Mobile store in Venice targeting iPhone displays. The attempted to steal three from AT&T and successfully stole one from T-Mobile. Suspects were described as two males, one of which was wearing a bucket hat and seen leaving in an older model white minivan with California tags.
If you have any information regarding the identity of the unknown male subjects pictured below, please contact Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-TIPS (8477), or online at www.sarasotacrimestoppers.com.
Reference Case Numbers 22-81171 and 22-81167
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