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Police News
Article published on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008 |
Road closed after pawn shop robbery
PINELLAS PARK – A lone gunman who attempted to rob a pawn shop on Oct. 3 caused a major road closure as he fled the scene. No one was arrested for the 3 p.m. robbery at Southern Pawn Shop, 6249 Park Blvd.
Capt. Sandy Forseth said police received a phone call from an employee inside the pawn shop that a robbery at gunpoint was in progress. Police said several employees fled to a back room while the suspect stayed in the front of the store.
Officers arrived within minutes and believed the suspect was still inside the building. Police shut down Park Boulevard in both directions. An unknown number of people were evacuated from the immediate area for their own protection.
Police said officers established communications via a cell phone with an employee inside the business. The employee, who was not identified, said the stickup man may have left the building through a side door.
Officers entered the building and removed everyone safely and confirmed that the suspect was gone.
Police said no shots were fired and there were no injuries reported during the robbery. K-9 police and other officers searched the area. It was not immediately known what, if anything, was taken during the heist. Police did not know if the suspect escaped on foot or by car. Police re-opened Park Boulevard at about 3:35 p.m. when it was confirmed the suspect was not in the immediate area. The gunman was wearing a white bandana over his face, a dark stocking cap on his head, dark glasses, a long sleeve shirt and jeans.
Man jailed for robbery
PINELLAS PARK – A city man on Sept. 24 was arrested after he allegedly robbed his victim of about $100. Twananthony L. Davis, 20, is charged with armed robbery. He was released from the Pinellas County Jail after posting $50,000 bail. Police said he robbed his victim at about 4:15 p.m. on 82nd Avenue near 64th Street. Police said Davis put a silver automatic revolver to the victim’s head and forced him to the ground. The suspect then allegedly took $100 in cash from the victim. The suspect also demanded a portable radio, officers said, but the victim fled on foot.
Davis was arrested later at his home, police said.
Man charged after police chase
PINELLAS PARK – A Largo man was charged Sept. 29 after he allegedly fled from police on a motorcycle. Peter K. Ioannidis, 18, is charged with driving on a license without a motorcycle endorsement. A charge of fleeing and attempting to elude police was filed with the state’s attorney office. Police said Ioannidis fled the scene of a traffic stop at 49th Street and Park Boulevard. The suspect allegedly left at a high rate of speed. He was later ticketed at his home.
Woman nabbed for theft
PINELLAS PARK – A Largo woman was arrested Sept. 23 for allegedly stealing $290 worth of lottery tickets from her employer. Heather M. Zuber, 23, is charged with retail theft. She was released from the Pinellas County Jail after posting $100 bail. Police said Zuber, now a former employee of the Hess Express, 4275 Park Blvd., allegedly stole 12 lottery tickets while she was working at the store. Police said the store owner provided video footage of the alleged theft. Zuber turned herself into police, officers said.
Man charged with prowling
PINELLAS PARK – A city man was arrested on Sept. 30 after police found him hiding in the shadows. Jeffrey A. Murphy, 28, no known address, is charged with loitering and prowling. He remains in the Pinellas County Jail in lieu of $250 bail. Police said the suspect was loitering at a 49th Street coin laundry and was found nearby.
Vagrant arrested for loitering
PINELLAS PARK – A homeless man was arrested on Sept. 28 after he allegedly was found loitering near a service station. Richard L. Hoffman, 50, is charged with trespassing after warning. He was released from the Pinellas County Jail. Police said Hoffman was found intoxicated and sitting on the Storm Gas Station property in the 5500 block of 110th Avenue. Police said he was arrested because he’d been banned from the property.
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Article published on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008
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