Reward Offered For Information About Man Found Dead In Pond

ZEPHYRHILLS, FL --- Pasco County Sheriff's Office detectives are seeking information on a Tampa man found dead in a Zephyrhills pond on Feb. 19.

Carlos Saint Louis, 38, of 1904 E. North Bay St., Tampa,was discovered floating in the pond near State Road 54 and Eiland Boulevard.(see related story).

Deputies were called to 32715 Eiland Blvd. at about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, where Saint Louis' body was found in a small pond surrounded by a wooded area behind Home Depot about 300 yards west of Eiland and 500 yards north of State Road 54. There is a homeless camp in the area, according to deputies.

The Pasco Sheriff's Office has ruled his death a homicide.

He was last seen in Hillsborough County on Feb. 2 by family members. He was driving a Carlos was a gray 2015 Chevrolet Sonic LT four-door with the Florida tag EQSW64.

The car had front-end damage on the passenger side.

Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $3,000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of those involved in this case. Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477), report anonymously online or send a mobile tip using the P3 Tips Mobile application. Crime Stoppers must be contacted first to be eligible for a cash reward.

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