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Oldsmar Break-in Suspect ID Sought

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SUNCOAST NEWS STAFF

Published: January 4, 2008

OLDSMAR, Fla. - OLDSMAR, Fla. - Pinellas Sheriff's Office detectives are seeking the public's help in identifying a man caught on surveillance film committing a burglary at a local dry-cleaning store.

The unidentified man broke into Oldsmar Cleaners and Laundry, 3780 Tampa Road, Unit C1, at 6 p.m. on Christmas Day and then forced his way into a pair of vending machines and made off with an undisclosed amount of change.

The owner of the business reported the break-in around 9 a.m. on Dec. 26.

Detectives in the Burglary and Pawn Unit say the subject entered the establishment in what appears to be the company of a woman. He fled on foot after taking the money.

Detectives say they are investigating similar cases in the area.

The suspect is described as a white male in his mid- to late-30s. He is about 6 foot 1 inch tall and weighs between 240 and 245 pounds. He has brown hair and a distinct full goatee. He was last seen wearing a black shirt, tan pants and tan cap.

Anyone with information concerning this investigation is asked to contact Detective Christopher Kirn of the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Burglary and Pawn Unit at (727) 582-6200, or to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS.

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