Reward Offered for Capture of Cellphone Thieves

Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay has stepped up with a $3,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of two men wanted in connection with a recent theft at a cellphone store.

The crime in question occurred at 3:13 p.m. March 22 when two men walked into the store at 2256 E. Bearss Ave. in Tampa and asked to see a variety of cellphones. While the clerk was distracted, the men are accused of swiping a Samsung Galaxy S5, a Samsung Galaxy S4 and an iPhone 5.

With the phones in hand, the men walked out of the store without paying, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office stated.

The phones are valued at more than $1,500.

Anyone who can identify the men in the photos is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477). Tips may also be submitted online via www.crimestopperstb.com or by texting CSTB plus your tip to 274637 (CRIMES).

Surveillance photo courtesy of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office

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