Release posted on 12-04-23 aT 1:22 p.m.

Burglary UPDATE!!

Detectives need help identifying a person who may know the man responsible for stealing valuable items from Andrea and Friends Antique Mall on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street North.

The two men were seen together on surveillance video shortly after the business burglary occurred Nov. 11. (New link of video and photos of both men and their interaction.)

On that day, an unidentified white man hid inside the store until the end of business. Once closed, he crawled through the business before he took several valuable items, including sterling silver serving pieces and vintage fountain pens with an estimated value of about $18,000.

The person of interest was described as an Asian man, who was last seen wearing a black polo shirt, gray pants, and gray shoes. He arrived in a maroon Honda Accord.

Detectives described the unidentified burglar as an older white man, about 6 foot tall, heavy build, bow-legged, and walks with a distinctive waddle. Detectives say he may be involved in other local burglaries.

If you think you know either or both men, please contact SPPD Det. O. Sicairos at (727) 893-7780 or text "SPPD" to TIP411 along with your anonymous tip.

Person of Interest

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Release posted on 11-29-23 aT 3:27 p.m.

St. Petersburg Police detectives are seeking help to identify a man who stole valuable items from Andrea and Friends Antique Mall, 2400 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N.

Surveillance video from the store shows him entering, crawling on the floor, and removing items from a display case. The video clip is below:

On Nov. 11th, the man hid in the antique store and waited until closing at 5 p.m. to burglarize the business.

He was caught on surveillance camera video taking various items of value, including sterling silver plates, bowls, silverware, cups, and serving pieces, as well as vintage fountain pens. He left the store with approximately $18,000 worth of items.

The man is described as being white, approximately 55-65 years old, about 6 ft tall, heavy build, bow-legged, and walks with a distinctive waddle. He was last seen wearing black-rimmed glasses, a black baseball cap with USF Bulls logo, tan cargo shorts, a white and gray plaid short-sleeve shirt, gray New Balance sneakers, and white socks.

Anyone with information about the thief is asked to call St. Petersburg police at 727-893-7780, or text SPPD + your tip to TIP411.