$3,000 Reward Offered For Identities Of Jewelry Store Looters

TAMPA, FL — A cash reward of up to $3,000 is being offered for information on a jewelry store burglary that occurred during the civil unrest in the north Tampa area May 30 and 31.

Around 2:30 a.m. May 31, looters broke into the International Diamond Center at 10330 N. Dale Mabry Highway.

Video surveillance shows three men breaking the store window and making their way inside, stealing thousands of dollars' worth of jewelry.

One man was wearing a gold and black shirt and was using a white shirt as a face covering. He has tattoos of stars on his left arm/bicep.

Another was wearing a black, hooded sweatshirt and jeans.

The third man was wearing a blue, orange and yellow hooded sweatshirt and black pants.

All three men are about 18 to 24 years old. They were driving a red, four-door sedan, possibly a Nissan Altima or similar type of vehicle.

"This is another incident of people taking advantage of the circumstances during the ongoing protests, but this type of behavior is never OK," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "Thankfully, this burglary was caught on camera. If you know who these three suspects are or where to find them, please call the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office."

Anyone with information, should call sheriff's detectives at 813-247-0356 or to remain anonymous and be eligible for the cash reward, call 1-800-873-TIPS.