Cops Want to Put Hammer Down on Tool Thief

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — A man with a need for tools is accused of taking a five-finger discount recently. Now, St. Petersburg Police are turning to the public for help identifying their suspect.

According to the agency, the man went into the Sears at Tyrone Square around 4:45 p.m. Sept. 2 and helped himself to more than $600 in tools. After grabbing the goods, police say he fled to an older model white Ford truck and got into its passenger side.

Getting a license plate number on the truck wasn’t quite possible, police say. It seems the tag was covered up.

Store surveillance did, however, capture an image of the accused thief. Anyone who recognizes the man is now asked to call the St. Petersburg Police Department at 727-893-7780. Tips may also be texted in by using the Tip 411 system. Just text the keyword "SPPD" and the tip to 847-411.

Photo courtesy of the St. Petersburg Police Department