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

What:
Detectives assigned to the Burglary/Pawn Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a grand theft shoplifting suspect who stole from a retail store in John’s Pass.  

When: 
The theft occurred on Sunday, January 4, 2015 between 4:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Where:
The theft occurred at the Landing Company located at John’s Pass Village, 12949 Village Boulevard in Madeira Beach.

How/Why:
Detectives assigned to the Burglary/Pawn Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a grand theft shoplifting suspect who stole from a retail store in John’s Pass.

According to detectives, the suspect entered the Landing Company located at 12949 Village Boulevard between 4:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 4, 2015.  The suspect was observed walking around the store and looking at merchandise before removing a jewelry rack and placing it into her bag. The suspect was then observed leaving the store on foot.

The suspect is described as a black female with black wavy hair, in her 30’s. She was last seen wearing knee length shorts, a red and white shirt, sandals and a cross body purse. The suspect appeared to be hearing impaired and communicated to the store clerk only through sign language.

Anyone with information on this theft is asked to contact Detective McGill 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 photos of the suspect are attached.

The investigation continues.