Crime & Safety
Video Shows Thief in Action
Deputies say the man has swiped donated items meant for Goodwill several times over the past few weeks.
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is looking for some help identifying a man it says has made a habit of swiping items donated to a local Goodwill thrift store.
Deputies have released a surveillance video of the man pulling up to the Goodwill drop-off location at 5831 Derek Ave. in Sarasota in hopes someone will recognize him. The man, deputies say, has driven up and helped himself to boxes, bags and miscellaneous items meant for the thrift store.
The man in question is described as heavy set and is believed to be driving a dark maroon or brown sedan.
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Anyone who recognizes him is asked to call the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office at 941-861-4929 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 941-366-TIPS (8477), or online at www.sarasotacrimestoppers.com.
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