THEFT BY FRAUD

The pictured subject made a purchased of a floral pot ($3.20 with tax) at the Hobby Lobby located at 18559 Tamiami Trl, in North Port and paid with a fifty dollar bill and twenty five cents.  The cashier clearly takes two twenty dollar bills out of the register along with other money totaling $47.05 in change.  She hands the suspect the change.  While she turns away, he hides a twenty dollar bill under the receipt.  The suspect alerts the cashier that he did not receive the correct change.  She opens the register and gives him an extra twenty dollar bill.  The suspect pockets the money and exits the building.

the pictured suspect entered the Bank of America at 2180 S Tamiami Trl, Venice through a previously smashed out window. Entry was made by removing a wooden board that had been covering up the smashed window. A large amount of coins was stolen from the bank.

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On 01/14, between 1420-1715hrs, there were three vehicle burglaries on Siesta Key. Two of the incidents took place at Siesta Key public beach parking lot between 1420-1550hrs and one took place at 8918 Midnight Pass Rd. In all three incidents the suspect(s) smashed the vehicle window and stole purses and credit cards from the vehicle.

In two of the incidents the suspect(s) used the stolen credit cards at the Target store at 8401 S Tamiami Trail. The suspects purchased Target Visa Gift Cards in the transactions. The suspect vehicle is a gray 2007 Toyota 4-Dr out of  Ft. Lauderdale Florida.

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