Brandon Shoplifting Duo Sought By Deputies

BRANDON, FL — Hillsborough County Sheriff’s detectives are hoping the Monday release of video footage showing a pair of accused shoplifters in action may help lead to arrests in a recent case.

According to the agency, the crime in question occurred around 1:15 p.m. March 22 when a man walked into the 128 E. Brandon Blvd. Walgreens and grabbed a shopping basket. As the man pretended to shop, detectives say a second man entered the store.

“The two subjects are seen selecting items and placing them into a white plastic bag,” a March 27 email from the agency said. After the bag was loaded with about $450 worth of merchandise, the sheriff’s office said one of the men distracted the cashier while the other lifted the bag over his head and proceeded to walk out of the store.

The two men got into a white vehicle and took off north on Parson Avenue. A description of the vehicle is not available.

Anyone with information about the suspects is asked to call the sheriff’s office at 813-247-8200. Tips may also be submitted through Crime Stoppers by calling 800-873-TIPS or by going online to www.crimestopperstb.com.

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Photos and video courtesy of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office