Who:
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Investigative Operations Bureau
-Burglary/ Pawn Unit

Suspect #1 is described as an older black male, medium build, wearing all black clothing, a black zipper hoodie, black prescription glasses, white tennis shoes and a black hat.

Suspect #2 is described as a young black male, medium build, wearing a black zip front jacket, blue jeans, and a black hat.

What:
Detectives assigned to the Burglary/ Pawn Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two grand theft suspects who stole money by prying open money collection boxes on arcade games in Dunedin.

When:
The grand theft occurred at 11:32 a.m. on January 8, 2017.

Where:
The incident occurred at Eddie’s Bar & Grill, located at 1283 Alternate 19 in Dunedin.  

How/Why:
Detectives assigned to the Burglary/ Pawn Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two grand theft suspects who stole money by prying open money collection boxes on arcade games in Dunedin.

According to detectives, the suspects acted as if they were playing video games at Eddie’s Bar & Grill, located at 1283 Alternate in Dunedin. The suspects were caught on surveillance video prying open the money collection boxes on the arcade games, while no witness were around. During the thefts the suspects assisted each other by blocking the view of witnesses. The amount stolen by the suspects totaled $ 1,400.00 in quarters and small bills.

Suspect #1 is described as an older black male, medium build wearing all black clothing, a black zipper hoodie, black prescription glasses, white tennis shoes and a black hat.

Suspect #2 is described as a young black male, medium build, wearing a black zip front jacket, blue jeans, and a black hat.

Anyone with information that may assist detectives in this case is asked to contact Corporal R. Tsanakaliotis of the Burglary/Pawn Unit at (727) 582-6200; or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS or www.crimestoppersofpinellas.org.

Surveillance video from the grand theft can be viewed at our YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpoNtuU6vwQ&feature=youtu.be

The investigation continues.