Crime & Safety

Who Stole a $1,104 Canon Camera From Best Buy in Brandon? (VIDEO)

This time, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is looking for a female thief who on Nov. 14 stole a Canon camera valued at $1,104.79 from the Best Buy at Grand Regency Boulevard in Brandon. A Nikon camera theft occurred there Nov. 4.

 

Ten days ago, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office reviewed a surveillance video that showed a male thief stealing a Nikon camera at the Best Buy in Brandon. Now, the video of a female thief, caught on tape Nov. 14, has been released in the case of a Canon camera swipe from the same store.

The latest theft reportedly occurred at 12:41 p.m., after the thief entered the Best Buy at 116 Grand Regency Blvd., across the street from the Westfield Brandon shopping mall. The thief reportedly stole a Canon ES60D digital camera, valued at $1,104.79.

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The thief is described as a black female, 30 to 49 years of age, standing 5-foot-8 and weighing about 180 pounds. She was last seen wearing a blue jersey with the number "10" on the front.

Earlier this month the sheriff's office released a surveillance video showing a male thief stealing a Nikon camera, reportedly valued at $2,698, from the same store. That theft occurred at about 3:40 p.m. The thief was seen leaving the store in a gold Toyota Camry.

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The Nov. 4 thief is described as a black male, 30- to 49-years-old, 6-foot, 225 pounds, with short black hair, seen wearing a blue shirt and blue jeans.

Anyone with information about either case is asked to call the sheriff's office at 813-247-8200. To be eligible for a cash reward, call Crime Stopper at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477). To report anonymously online, visit www.CrimeStoppersTB.com. Or, text "CSTB [plus your tip]" to C-R-I-M-E-S (274637).


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