6-25-24 Identity Theft
Complainant reported that an unknown person used his name, address, social security number, as well as his business’ name and tax id number, in order to open a business checking account at a bank. Complainant reported that the suspect deposited $2,116.24 into the account when it was opened. However, at the time of the report the account did not appear to have any balance. Complainant was made aware of the account upon receiving a statement for the account in the mail. The fraud department of the bank was notified.
6-12-24 Theft
Complainant reported he was at a Village bar with friends. He sat his phone down on a table and a female picked it up and ran off with it with two of her friends. Complainant advised that he chased the females but were unable to catch them. Complainant reported that the following day a series of unauthorized transactions were discovered on his bank account. Complainant believes the account was accessed via his stolen phone.
6-12-24 Theft
Complainant alleged her Michael Kors purse had been stolen. Complainant advised that she had left to go get gas at a gas station but, upon realizing she did not have her purse with her, returned to look for her purse. Complainant believes the purse may have been left in the parking lot and upon searching the parking lot found a bottle of perfume that had been in her purse which led her to believe it was stolen. Fortunately, Complainant’s phone, wallet and money were not in the purse at the time the purse went missing.
6-11-24 Boat Theft
Complainant alleged that between 2200 of 6-9-24 and 0700 of 6-10-24 someone went onto his flat boat and took two fishing rods, a Yeti cooler and a casting net. Pictures of the missing items were entered into evidence. In addition, a possible video camera was located and the footage was being sought. The estimated value of the stolen goods was $1,250.
7-4-24 Arson
Sheriff’s Department received a call with respect to a fire at a residence. The Sarasota County Fire Department firefighters were able to extinguish the fire, but not before the structure and a vehicle were damaged. A person attempting to put out the fire was badly burned and transported to a hospital. The State Fire Marshall investigated the fire and was able to locate video footage related to the incident. Based upon the investigation an individual was charged with arson.
