Cops Want to Send Kayak Thieves Up the River

Pinellas County Sheriff’s deputies are on the hunt for two men they say helped themselves to a kayak from a St. Petersburg Walmart recently.

The crime in question took place around 1:23 p.m. Sept. 7 at the 10237 Bay Pines Blvd. Walmart. The store’s security camera caught the men in the act of taking the boat from the front of the store. The video shows one man removing the wire lock while a second enters the store to act as a lookout. The first man then loads a 12-foot, green Journey SS kayak into a shopping cart and strolls away to an awaiting pickup truck in the parking lot.

The men then loaded the boat and took off in what deputies think might be an older model Chevy extended cab that’s red in color with a silver diamond plate toolbox in the bed. A woman is believed to have been driving the truck.

The first suspect is thought to be between 35 and 45 years old. He is thin and has a bald or shaved head with numerous tattoos on his arms and legs. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt with graphics on the front, black shorts and black shoes. The second man is thought to be between 24 and 32 years old. He is also thin and has brown hair and multiple tattoos. He was last seen wearing a red sleeveless T-shirt, black shorts, white-framed sunglasses with blue lenses and a camo ball cap with orange lettering. He also had on open-toed sandals.

Anyone who can identify the men is asked to call Det. Creaser at 727-582-6200, or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS or go online to www.crimestoppersofpinellas.org.

Photo Credit: YouTube screenshot courtesy of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office