Cops on the Hunt for Truck Thief

Pinellas County Sheriff’s deputies say he stole a truck from Transtar Motors in Largo July 24 and now they’re turning to the public to figure out just who he is.

To that end, the sheriff’s office released surveillance photos today of the man they say broke into the dealership and helped himself to a truck. Deputies say the man visited the dealership twice between July 23-24.

The first time he climbed the fence to gain access to the 6426 126th Ave. N. auto dealership’s lot. While he didn’t take anything that time, deputies say he returned in the early morning hours of July 24 and drove out the front gate in a 2011 Ford F-250 crew cab.

Deputies say the man is slender in build and was last seen wearing a ball cap, long sleeve jacket and light colored pants.

Anyone with information about who the man in the photos might be is asked to call Det. M. Johnson at 727-582-6200, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office