Man Injured In Early-Morning Home Invasion

WIMAUMA, FL -- Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Deputies are investigating a home invasion that took place in Wimauma early Tuesday morning, Jan. 16.

According to sheriff's reports, three black men broke out the backdoor window of a mobile home at 105 Delia St. in Wimauma around 5:40 a.m. One man had a handgun. The home was occupied by five adults and three children who were held at gunpoint while the robbers stole $1,500 cash, cell phones and other property.

One resident, Arturo Vazquez Hernandez, resisted and was pistol whipped by the man with the gun. He was treated for injuries at a local hospital and released.

After leaving the home, the robbers confronted Bernardo Hilario Anastacia, who was sitting in his Ford Focus waiting to pick up a friend. He was not injured.

The robbers are possibly in their 30s. They were all wearing dark clothing and were described as tall and thin.

They are driving a 2001 green four-door Ford Focus with a Tennessee license plate. The plate number is possibly 8G98X5.

Anyone with any information is asked to call the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at (813) 247-8200. You may also send an anonymous tip from a smart phone using the HCSOSheriff app available on both Android and Apple products. To be eligible for a cash reward, call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477).

Photo via Hillsborough County Sheriff