Crime & Safety

Thieves Snatch Cigarettes, Lottery Tickets At Clearwater Store

Clearwater Police detectives are asking for the public's help to identify two people who broke into Kings Food Mart, 1498 S. Belcher Road​.

CLEARWATER, FL -- Clearwater Police detectives are asking for the public's help to identify two people who broke into Kings Food Mart, 1498 S. Belcher Road, at 6 a.m. on May 6.

According to Clearwater Police, the burglars used some type of tool to smash out a store window to gain entry.

Once inside, a man grabbed scratch-off lottery tickets while a woman grabbed tobacco products.

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The man is about 5 feet 11 inches tall and 180 pounds, with curly medium-length hair. He has tattoos on both arms above the elbow.

The woman is about 5 feet 4 inches tall and 120 pounds. She was wearing a bright pink sweatshirt with the word "LOVE" printed on the front.

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Anyone with information, should call Clearwater Police at (727) 562-4242.

Images via Clearwater Police

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