He Picked Up a Wallet That Wasn't His, Deputies Say

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who they say is seen on video picking up a wallet that didn't belong to him inside a Sarasota gas station.

According to deputies, the victim left his wallet on the counter at the BP gas station, 4949 S. Tamiami Trail, the night of April 11. Then, they say, another man entered the store, bought a soda and put the victim's wallet in his pocket before walking out.

The victim returned to look for the missing wallet, but after he couldn't find it, the store owner reviewed the surveillance video and figured out what happened, deputies say.

Anyone with information is asked to call Criminal Investigations at 941-861-4900 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-TIPS (8477), online at www.sarasotacrimestoppers.com or via text message by texting TIP109 plus a message to CRIMES (274637).

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