Crime & Safety

Man Snatches Purse From Shopping Cart At Sun City Center Publix

The man fled the store and was seen driving a white four-door car.

SUN CITY CENTER, FL - A man snatched a purse from a shopping cart and removed about $100 while the customer was shopping at the Kings Crossing Publix, deputies said. The incident occurred at 10:33 a.m. on Oct. 28. The man fled the store, 4854 Sun City Center Blvd. and was seen driving a white four-door car. Deputies do not know the model or make of the car.

The suspect was described as a white male, about 5-foot, 8 inches tall, 170 pounds with black hair and a bald spot. He was last seen wearing a blue T-shirt with gray sweatpants and black prescription glasses.

Anyone with any information about the suspect is asked to call the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at 247-8200 or anyone with any information regarding the identity and whereabouts of this suspect and who wants to be eligible for a cash reward is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477), report anonymously online at www.crimestopperstb.com or send a mobile tip using our P3 Tips Mobile application, which is a free download for iPhones, iPads and Droids. You must call Crime Stoppers first to be eligible for a reward.

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