Utility Trailer Loaded With Dance Props Stolen From Parking Lot

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — A trailer being used by a dance school, and loaded with sets and props, was reported stolen from a parking lot on 16th Street North sometime between July 7 and July 14, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.

The white utility trailer, bearing Marshall Pest Patrol signage, was stolen from behind the A&G Dance Academy at 9720 16th St. N., police said. It was on loan from Marshall Pest, a business owned by one of the dancer's dad, and used to transport the school's props to dance competitions.

Police speculated that the thieves expected it to be full of lawn and exterminator equipment.

"We hope the public can help find it," the department said.

The trailer went missing sometime between July 7, the last time it was used, and July 14, when staff noticed it was gone, police said.

"The theft has been especially difficult for the dance academy," police said. "Even though there wasn't a great monetary loss, the dads and kids had worked very hard to build the dance sets and props, including a 14-foot airplane. They would like to recover the trailer and the items."

Anyone with information is asked to call the St. Petersburg PD at 893-7780.

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