Crime & Safety
Thieves Smash Wall, Use Trash Can to Rob Local Camera Shop
The Tampa Police Department is hoping someone will recognize the two men it says burglarized a camera shop in the Carrollwood area.
Tampa Police officers are looking for some help to identify two men they say went put a new twist on the old smash-and-grab to steal about $10,000 in equipment from North Tampa Photography last weekend.
The men, an email to the media said, smashed a hole into the concrete block wall behind the business at 1020 W. Busch Blvd. around 7:49 p.m. Saturday, July 13 and then walked inside carrying a garbage can. They then filled that can up with “various cameras and supplies” before leaving.
The smash-and-grab activated the store’s security system, but the burglars were long gone when authorities arrived.
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Police have released a surveillance video of the crime and are asking for help identifying the two men involved in the crime.
Anyone who recognizes the men is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800-873-TIPS. A tip that leads to an arrest could net you a cash reward of up to $1,000.
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