Crime & Safety
Thief: 'You Aren't Going To Like Me For This'
A thief stole more than $3,500 in sunglasses, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
On June 14, this man entered the Sunglass Hut at the Westfield Brandon mall and placed multiple pairs of sunglasses valued at $1,760 in a bag. He then walked out of the store without paying for the sunglasses, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office..
On June 20, the same man entered the store again and said to the store employee, "You aren't going to like me for this, but I don't care,” and then he scooped up $1,800 worth of sunglasses and walked out of the store without paying for them.
The store employee recognized the man and took a picture of him as he was leaving the store carrying the stolen glasses.
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The two thefts totaled $3,560.
Anyone with any informationcan call the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at 813-247-8200 or to be eligible for a cash reward you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477). Report anonymously online at www.crimestopperstb.com or text "CSTB plus your tip" to C-R-I-M-E-S (274637).
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This story was written by Community Editor, D'Ann White.
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