Intruder Swipes Expensive Jewelry, Watches From Tampa Home: Deputies

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL – A home on Westshire Drive in Tampa was burglarized Friday evening by a male suspect who reportedly smashed a glass door on the second floor of the home to gain entry and made off with pricey jewelry and Rolex watches, according to authorities.

Hillsborough County Sheriff's deputies said the suspect was 5 feet, 10 inches tall, about 160 pounds and was wearing a T-shirt, cargo shorts, black shoes, a light-colored hat, a dark mask and light-colored gloves. He was also carrying a book bag with reflective material.

The incident occurred at 9:02 p.m. on the 13000 block of Westshire Drive, and the suspect fled on foot around the south side of the property, where the victim's camera surveillance system lost sight of him, deputies said.

Anyone with any information is asked to call the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office at 247-8200 or anyone with any information regarding the identity and whereabouts of this suspect and who wants to be eligible for a cash reward is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477), report anonymously online at www.crimestopperstb.com or send a mobile tip using our P3 Tips Mobile application, which is a free download for iPhones, iPads and Droids. You must call Crime Stoppers first to be eligible for a reward.

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