Suspect Swipes $3K Bracelet From University Mall In Tampa

TAMPA, FL – Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office today released video and surveillance photos of a suspect wanted in connection with the theft of a gold bracelet from a store at University Mall on East Fowler Avenue in Tampa.

Deputies said the man on Oct. 20 shortly after 11 a.m. entered 5-Star Jewelry and asked to try on a men's 10K solid gold bracelet, valued at $2,889.67. After the employee secured the bracelet on the man's wrist, the suspect appeared to inspect the bracelet's security lock then allegedly ran from the store.

He left on foot through the mall's southeast exit, the agency said.

The suspect was carrying a large silver cell phone and was described as black, 5 feet, 6 inches tall and 180 pounds, with a medium build, dark complexion, full beard and mustache and long dreadlocks. He was seen wearing a neon yellow shirt with silver reflective stripes, gray pants, a black back-support belt, mirrored sunglasses and a multicolored hat.

Anyone with any information can call the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at (813) 247-8200, or anyone with information regarding his identity and whereabouts and who wants to be eligible for a cash reward can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477), report anonymously online at www.crimestopperstb.com or send a mobile tip using the P3 Tips Mobile application, which is a freedownload for iPhones, iPads and Droids.

You must call Crime Stoppers first to be eligible for a reward.

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