Osprey Man Sought in Theft of Girlfriend's Computer, Sarasota Police Say

Sarasota Police are seeking an Osprey man in connection to the theft of a Sarasota woman's computer equipment.

According to the Sarasota Police Department, allegations include "dealing in stolen property and fraud," and making "false statement verifying ownership to a pawnbroker of $300 or more."

Police say they are seeking Christopher Schenks, who is described as 6-foot-1, 150 pounds, with black hair and hazel eyes. His last known address is the 1500 block of Danforth Lane in Osprey.

Officers say Schenks’ is suspected of stealing computer equipment from a girlfriend and selling it to a pawn store.

If you have any information on this case, you’re asked to call Detective Darrell Nixon at 941-954-7078.

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