St. Petersburg Police Press Release


ANTHONY HOLLOWAY
Chief of Police
1301 First Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL 33705

(727) 893-7550
police.stpete.org

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release
Report number: 2021-032809
Date of original release: 11-04-21

String of Smash and Grab Burglaries at Businesses

Release posted on 11-04-21 at 2:34 p.m.

St. Petersburg police detectives are investigating a string of smash and grab burglaries at businesses throughout the city, where a masked man broke through the front glass doors.

At least 7 commercial properties were struck from 09/03/2021 to 10/25/2021 during late night hours when the shops were closed.

In the attached surveillance video, a lone masked man was seen on camera entering two businesses on separate occasions and took undisclosed amounts of cash.

The bandit is described as a man wearing dark colored clothing, including a stocking mask and gloves to cover his face and hands.

Anyone with information is asked to call SPPD at 727-893-7780 or text SPPD+ your tip to TIP411.

Lone man entering business

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