Crime & Safety
Video Shows Suspects in CompUSA Burglary
The Brandon store was burglarized around 5:30 this morning.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has released surveillance video that shows the men wanted in connection with a burglary at CompUSA this morning.
According to sheriff’s office reports, the crime took place in the early morning hours at the 11211 Causeway Blvd. store. When deputies arrived on scene, they found a Nissan Maxima in front of the store with what looked like chains attached to the front door. The report says the three men used the Maxima to pull open the doors so they could get inside.
The suspects took one flat screen television before leaving in another vehicle. Damage to the store is estimated at $25,000.
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Anyone with any information about the suspects is asked to call the sheriff’s office at 813- 247-8200. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers, by calling 1-800-873-8477. Online tips are also accepted at www.crimestopperstb.com. To text a tip, just send text "CSTB plus your tip" to C-R-I-M-E-S (274637).
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