Do You Recognize This Man Suspected In 4 Burglaries?

TAMPA, FL -- Tampa Police are seeking the public's help in identifying a man who committed four store burglaries in north Tampa in December.

The first burglary occurred on Dec. 5 between 11:30 and 11:44 p.m. at the Family Dollar, 10404 N. Nebraska Ave. He struck again Dec. 14 at 12:26 a.m. at the Family Dollar, 1727 E. Busch Blvd. The third burglary took place Dec 16 at about 12 a.m. at the Dollar Tree at 5100 N. Florida Ave. And the most recent took place Dec. 28 between 3 and 3:12 a.m. at the Dollar General, 2400 E. Busch Blvd.

In all four cases, the burglar smashed the front glass door or an adjacent window to get inside of the business. During the Dec. 14 and 28 burglaries, he was able to steal merchandise out of the stores and flee unnoticed. No items were reported stolen during the Dec. 5 and 16 break-ins.

Based on surveillance images, the burglar is described as a black male with a mustache/goatee, approximately 6 feet tall with a medium build. He was last seen wearing a white sleeveless hoodie with possibly a gray long-sleeved shirt underneath, long blue jean shorts and black shoes.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers in order to be eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000 at 1-800-873-TIPS.

Image via Tampa Police

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