Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $1000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the unknown W/M suspect responsible for multiple counts of identity theft and check fraud.  The incidents occurred at various locations within Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties between May 12 and May 15, 2010, where the suspect, using an innocent victim’s identity, presented counterfeit checks to make merchandise purchases. The unknown suspect is described as a Caucasian male, 40 – 55 yoa, very heavyset, brown hair, and was driving a green SUV, possibly a Ford Explorer or Expedition.

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 by clicking on the "Help Solve this Crime" link below  or text “CSTB plus your tip” to
C-R-I-M-E-S (274637).

Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the unknown suspect responsible for robbing rhe below listed convenient stores:
1) 7/13/10 2:06am: Circle K Store, 6422 Benjamin Road Tampa, FL 
2) 07/21/10 12:14am: 7-11 5604 N. Hesperides St. Tampa, FL
3) 07/28/10 12:28am: 7-11 5604 N. Hesperides St. Tampa, FL

The suspect is described as a Caucasian male, possibly Hispanic, 20 - 30 yoa, 5`6" - 5`11", 130 - 150 lbs, thin build, wearing a black hoodie, blue jean shorts, and a white t-shirt wraped around his face.

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 by clicking on “Solve this Crime” below  or text “CSTB plus your tip” to
C-R-I-M-E-S (274637).

Between 9:30 pm on June 18, 2010, and 6:00am on June 19, 2010, an unknown suspect(s) broke into the victim`s vehicle that was parked in the 400 block of Jersey Avenue in Brandon, FL.  During the burglary, several of the victim`s items, including credit cards, were removed. Within approximately two hours of he burglary, the pictured, unknown black male was caught on camera using the victim`s stolen credit cards at the Marathon Gas Station located at 503 N. Parsons Avenue in Brandon. 

Anyone with any information regarding the identity and whereabouts of this suspects 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 by clicking on “Solve this Crime” below  or text “CSTB plus your tip” to
C-R-I-M-E-S (274637).

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual seen in the attached surveillance photos. In each of the robberies, the suspect enters the business and at gunpoint robs the business.
Tampa Police Department has an armed robbery on January 28, 2010 that is believed to be the same suspect.

Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $1000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of this robbery suspect.

1. January 28, 2010 - Chevron Gas Station - 7:55 p.m.
(TPD) 7401 Broadway Avenue East
Tampa, FL


2. March 29, 2010 – Seffner Food Mart - 8:57 p.m.
340 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Seffner, FL


3. April 5, 2010 – Subway Restaurant – 10:48 p.m.
455 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Seffner, FL

4. April 8, 2010 – Chevron Store – 11:10 p.m.
930 Highway 92 West
Seffner, FL

5. May 14, 2010 – Five Star Food Mart – 10:30 p.m.
4870 Turkey Creek Road
Plant City, FL

6. June 3, 2010 – BP Gas Convenience Store – 12:11 a.m.
10907 U.S. Highway 92 East
Seffner, FL

7. June 5, 2010 - Prime Time Food Store - 10:23 pm
3185 N. Dover Road 
Dover, FL

8. June 5, 2010 - Big Oak Express - 11:00pm
2710 Turkey Creek road
Plant City, FL

9. June 10, 2010 - Seffner Food Mart - 10:00pm
340 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Seffner, FL

10. June 10, 2010 - BP Gas Station - 11:00pm
5601 E. Hillsborough Avenue
Tampa, FL
(Attempt only)

11. June 15, 2010 - Citgo Quick Mart - 10:01pm
401 Shellpoimt Road W.
Ruskin, FL 

12. July 10, 2010 - Valrico Citgo - 11:49 pm
2510 E. Hwy. 60
Valrico, FL

Suspect Description: Black male, 5’8” – 6’, 200 – 225 lbs., large build, dark complexion. Last seen wearing: dark or black hoodie sweatshirt, mask, gloves, armed with a semi-automatic handgun
 
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 by click on the "Solve this Crime" button below or text “CSTB plus your tip” to C-R-I-M-E-S (274637).

July 10, 2010 Robbery of the Valrico Citgo

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Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest of the unknown suspect (s) responsible for the death of 60 year old Clifton Miller, Jr. On March 10, 2010, at approximately 11:50 pm, the victim was found in his Plant City home deceased, having been beaten to death. According to Plant City PD detectives, the victim was last seen riding his bicycle in area of the 800 block of Douglas Street in Plant City around 5:00 pm on March 10, 2010.

Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $1000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the unknown suspects responsible for the shooting of Michael Keetley on January 23, 2010.  The victim’s family and friends are also offering a reward of up to $4,000 for a period of up to one year for the arrest and convictions of the suspects responsible for the shooting.

On January 23, 2010, at approximately 6:30 pm, the victim was selling ice cream from an ice cream truck in front of 4335 Old Highway 41 South in Old Sun City. An unknown black female approached the ice cream truck and asked for a soda. While the victim was helping the black female, two unknown black males exited the same vehicle that the black female got out of. The black males approached the victim and said, “Give me the money”. One of the suspects shot the victim three times. All of the suspects then fled in the listed vehicle.

Suspect #1 is described as a black female in her 20’s, 5’10” in height and weighing 200 pounds with a large build. She had a medium complexion, shoulder length curly black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a tan jacket, tan dress pants and a white t-shirt.

 Suspect #2, the shooter, was described as a black male, 20-25 years of age, 5’10” in height and weighing 165 pounds with a thin build. He had a medium complexion and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, black ski mask and black knit gloves.

Suspect #3 was described as a black male of unknown age, 5’7” in height, weighing 215 pounds with a large build. He had a medium complexion and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue/green flannel shirt and a black ski mask.

The suspect vehicle was described as a 1990’s white Buick Century, 4-door with dark tinted windows and two small doughnut spare tires. The photo shown is not the actual vehicle, but similar to the suspect vehicle.

Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $1000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the unknown suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 21 year old Shamir Garnelo, DOB 4-1-88 of Plant City, FL. Garnelo found dead in the bathroom of the American Legion Hall 173 at 1750 Arcadia Road in Holiday on October 31, 2009.  He was at a combined birthday-Halloween party as a music DJ. Detectives have interviewed about fifty people who were at the party, but many left before deputies arrived and they wish to talk to anyone who was at the party. Two suspects in motorcycle helmets, black clothes and gloves were seen fleeing the bathroom before Garnelo`s body was found.

Anyone with any information regarding the identity and whereabouts of the suspects in this case 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 by clicking on the "Give a Tip" button or text “CSTB plus your tip” to C-R-I-M-E-S (274637).

Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $1000 for information that leads to the arrest of the unknown suspect responsible for themurder of 21 year old Ryan McCall. The law firm of Winters and Yonker is offering a reward of $50,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the suspect in this case. The reward is being offered for a period of one year beining 07/14/2010.

On August 9, 2009, the victim and a friend were walking northbound on N. Boulevard, just south of Palm Avenue, on the westside of the street, crossing the Boulevard bridge when they were confronted by a B/M suspect armed with a gun. The suspect attempted to rob the victim and his friend. Both the victim and his friend friend ran away fromthe suspect and gunshot(s) were fired. The victim was struck by a bullet(s) and died from his injuries. The unknown suspect fl ed in an unknown direction. The suspect is described as a black male in his mid 20’s to early 30s, light facial hair, dark skin, 5’10”, 180lbs, husky build, and was last seen wearing a light colored t-shirt.

Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $1000 for information that leads to the arrest of the unknown suspect responsible for the death of 51 year old Roy A. Williams.  On July 24, 2009, at approximately 5:04 AM, Mr. Williams, was riding a bike north on Nebraska Avenue at Van Dyke Place when he was struck by an unknown type truck that fled the scene. Tampa Police detectives believe the truck has dual rear tires, but no other description is available.

After the crash, Mr. Williams was transported to St. Joseph’s Hospital. On July 27, 2009, Mr. Williams died as a result of the injuries he sustained in the crash.

Anyone with any information regarding the identity and whereabouts of the suspect and suspect vehicle responsible for the death of Roy A. Williams 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 by clicking on the “Solve this Crime” button below or text “CSTB plus your tip” to CRIMES (274637).

Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $1000 for information that leads to the identification and arrests of the suspects responsible for the murder of 54 year old Walter George Patey.  On June 13, 2009, at approximately 3:31 am, the victim was found near the area of N. Elmore Street and E. Adalee Street in Tampa.  A witness saw the victim get out of a light colored vehicle, occupied by four, unknown suspects.  One of the suspects struck the victim once on the head with an unknown hard object while another suspect shot the victim in the chest and leg.  The victim did not survive his wounds.
            The victim was a registered sex offender and had a GPS monitor on him.  This allowed the Tampa Police Department to track his movements.  Based on that tracking, they know that the victim was in Ybor City from about 7:40 pm on June 12, 2009, until approximately 3:00am on June 13, 2009.  The GPS signal was lost near the area of E. Palm Avenue and N. 10th. Street, indicating that he was picked up by the suspect vehicle at that location.

Suspect descriptions:
          1) B/M, 6`2", long dreads, early thirties
          2) B/M, 5`9", short hair, early twenties
          3) B/M, 5`7", bushy dreads, early twenties
          4) Possibly a B/F driver
The suspect vehicle is described as a late eighties-early nineties, Oldsmobile or Buick, four-door, cream colored.

Anyone with any information regarding the identity and whereabouts of these suspects 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 by clicking on the "Submit a Tip" button or text “CSTB plus your tip” to C-R-I-M-E-S (274637).

Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $1000 for information that leads to the identity of the unkknown suspects who robbed and shot a Dade City resident and his girlfriend. On Monday, June 6, 2009, at approximately 11:23 pm , officers of the Dade City Police Department responded to a report of a robbery and shooting in the area of
Martin Luther King Blvd and 14 th St. in Dade City.

Officers were subsequently notified of a shooting victim at the Pasco Regional
Medical center Emergency room. The investigation determined that two, unknown black males
approached the victim and his girlfriend at a residence. The subjects took the
male victim into the residence where he was shot. The female victim was placed
on the ground outside the residence and was not injured. She then drove her
boyfriend to the hospital.

The subjects are described as two Black males 18-25. The victim is at the
hospital and is recovering from his injuries.

Anyone with any information regarding the identity and whereabouts of these suspects and who wants to be eligible for a cash reward  of up to $1000 is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS(8477), report anonymously online by clicking on the "Give a Tip" button or text “CSTB plus your tip” to C-R-I-M-E-S (274637).

Individuals wishing to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477), anonymously report online by clicking on the "Give a Tip" button or send an anonymous text message to C-R-I-M-E-S (274637), keyword TIP155, if they have any information regarding the identity and whereabouts of the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of Thomas William Flannery.