Plant City Detectives Seek Tips from the Public in Early Morning Shooting
November 23, 2022
STATUS: OPEN
On November 19, 2022, the victim was outside his apartment building in the Madison Park Apartment complex on Village Park Road in Plant City. At approx. 2:00 a.m., he was shot by unknown suspect(s) and died as a result of the injuries he sustained. The victim was identified as Octavia "Tay" Canty Jr., 19 years old. A witness reported seeing a vehicle leaving the area at a high rate of speed.
Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the unknown suspect(s) involved in the Homicide of Octavia Canty Jr. Anyone with any information regarding the identity of the suspect(s) and who wants to be eligible for a cash reward is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477) or **TIPS, report anonymously online at www.crimestopperstb.com, or send a mobile tip using the free Florida Crime Stoppers Mobile application. Crime Stoppers must be contacted first in order to be eligible for a cash reward.
HCSO Detectives Ask for Tips from the Public In Midnight Hit n Run
November 17, 2022
STATUS: OPEN
On November 12, 2022, shortly after midnight, an adult male pedestrian was walking in the roadway on Orient Road south of Zeimis Drive in Tampa. A vehicle traveling southbound struck the victim, knocking him into the northbound lane. The driver of a Dodge Neon stopped to render aid to the victim. An unknown make/model SUV, silver in color, was traveling southbound when the driver went around the stopped vehicles into the northbound lane. The vehicle struck the victim dragging him for a short distance. The suspect vehicle fled southbound toward Hillsborough Avenue then continued westbound. The victim died as a result of the injuries he sustained.
The suspect is described as a white male, possibly in his 40's, dirty blond hair that comes down to his ears, unshaven beard and last seen wearing a white tank top. The passenger is described as a white female, possibly in her 40's, heavy set (260lbs), brown hair below her shoulders and last seen wearing a white tank top. The suspect vehicle is believed to be a 2000-2010 silver Ford Explorer or Mercury Mountaineer.
Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the unknown suspect involved in this case. Anyone with any information regarding the identity of the suspect and who wants to be eligible for a cash reward is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477) or **TIPS, report anonymously online at www.crimestopperstb.com, or send a mobile tip using the free Florida Crime Stoppers Mobile application. Crime Stoppers must be contacted first in order to be eligible for a cash reward.
FHP Troopers Seek Tips in Hit N' Run that Killed a Pedestrian
November 14, 2022
STATUS: OPEN
On October 30, 2022 at 10:35 p.m., the suspect vehicle was traveling northbound on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, north of Legacy Boulevard, and collided with an adult male who was walking in the outside lane. The pedestrian victim died at the scene as a result of the injuries he sustained. The driver of the vehicle fled in an unknown direction after the crash. Vehicle parts were located at the crash scene which appear to match a Mazda sedan.
Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the unknown suspect involved in this case. Anyone with any information regarding the identity of the suspect and who wants to be eligible for a cash reward is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477) or **TIPS, report anonymously online at www.crimestopperstb.com, or send a mobile tip using the free Florida Crime Stoppers Mobile application. Crime Stoppers must be contacted first in order to be eligible for a cash reward.
HCSO Detectives Look for Suspects Who Drove Victim's Car to the Store
November 04, 2022
STATUS: OPEN
On October 21, 2022 at 3:55 a.m., several subjects were captured on surveillance video trying door handles to vehicles within the Tudor Cay Apartment Complex. The suspects found keys inside a vehicle and drove it to the Circle K located at 4501 Hillsborough Av. W. where they abandoned the vehicle. The suspects are described as black males and were last seen wearing dark clothing.
Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the unknown suspects involved in this case. Anyone with any information regarding the identity of the suspects and who wants to be eligible for a cash reward is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477) or **TIPS, report anonymously online at www.crimestopperstb.com, or send a mobile tip using the free Florida Crime Stoppers Mobile application. Crime Stoppers must be contacted first in order to be eligible for a cash reward.
HCSO Detectives are Asking for Anyone with Information Regarding Missing Person Cieha Taylor to Come Forward
November 04, 2022
STATUS: OPEN
Cieha Taylor was last seen on February 6, 2020 around 4:00 to 4:30 p.m. Her vehicle was located in the 900 block of East Trapnell Road parked on the railroad tracks. The vehicle was running and her personal belongings were found inside of the vehicle.
Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is asking anyone with any information regarding the whereabouts of Cieha Taylor or circumstances surrounding this investigation to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477) or **TIPS from your mobile phone, report anonymously online at www.crimestopperstb.com, or send a mobile tip using the free Florida Crime Stoppers Mobile application.
TPD Detectives Seek Tips to ID Suspect Who Killed Dog During Robbery
November 01, 2022
STATUS: SOLVED
Shortly before 7 p.m. on October 28, 2022, the victim was walking his two dachshunds in the 2600 block of W. Powhatan Avenue. An armed black male came up from behind him, pointed a gun and demanded money. The suspect shot at the dogs multiple times, hitting one of them. The victim took both dachshunds in his arms and ran in an attempt to get away when the suspect chased him and shot 2 more times.
The suspect has been described as a thin black male, approx. 6'4", wearing a black hoodie, gray sweatpants and was last seen running eastbound on W. Powhatan Avenue. As a result of the suspect description, a sketch was completed.
Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the unknown suspect involved in this case. Anyone with any information regarding the identity of the suspect and who wants to be eligible for a cash reward is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477), report anonymously online at www.crimestopperstb.com, or send a mobile tip using the P3 Tips Mobile application. Crime Stoppers must be contacted first in order to be eligible for a cash reward.
HCSO Detectives Ask for Tips to Identify Suspect Who Damaged ATM
October 28, 2022
STATUS: OPEN
On October 16, 2022 at 11:45 p.m., inside Pete's Place North located at 8603 Dale Mabry Hwy N., an unknown suspect attempted to use the ATM. After putting his bank card into the machine numerous times, he became visibily upset that the cash he requested was not dispensed. He grabbed the side of the ATM and threw it onto the ground causing the machine to no longer be operational. The cost is $4,500 to replace the ATM. The suspect fled in a black Nissan Rogue.
The suspect was captured on surveillance video and is described as a Hispanic male, dark hair, goatee/full beard, tattoos on both arms, wearing a white tank shirt, jeans and white sneakers.
Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the unknown suspect involved in this case. Anyone with any information regarding the identity of the suspect and who wants to be eligible for a cash reward is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477), report anonymously online at www.crimestopperstb.com, or send a mobile tip using the P3 Tips Mobile application. Crime Stoppers must be contacted first in order to be eligible for a cash reward.
HCSO Detectives Work to Identify Multiple Vehicle Burglary Suspects
October 27, 2022
STATUS: OPEN
On October 7, 2022, just after 12:00 a.m., 5 unknown suspects made attempts to break into multiple vehicles in the Copperfield subdivision by checking door handles to identify which vehicles were unlocked. In the 7000 block of Hollowell Dr., the suspects illegally entered 2 vehicles. The suspects are black males who were wearing dark clothing as they were captured on surveillance video.
Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the unknown suspects involved in this case. Anyone with any information regarding the identity of the suspects and who wants to be eligible for a cash reward is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477), report anonymously online at www.crimestopperstb.com, or send a mobile tip using the P3 Tips Mobile application. Crime Stoppers must be contacted first in order to be eligible for a cash reward.
HCSO Detectives Search for Suspects Breaking into Multiple Vehicles
October 26, 2022
STATUS: OPEN
On September 26, 2022 at 3:26 a.m., 4 unknown suspects burglariezed several vehicles within the Pelican Island & Rocky Shores community. The suspects are black male juveniles who were wearing dark clothing and can be seen on surveillance video.
Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the unknown suspects involved in this case. Anyone with any information regarding the identity of the suspects and who wants to be eligible for a cash reward is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477), report anonymously online at www.crimestopperstb.com, or send a mobile tip using the P3 Tips Mobile application. Crime Stoppers must be contacted first in order to be eligible for a cash reward.
HCSO Detectives Work to ID Suspect Who Robbed Elderly Victim
October 18, 2022
STATUS: OPEN
On October 17, 2022 at 8:45 am, along Citrus Falls Cir., an elderly victim was approached by an unknown suspect who demanded his property. The victim complied, giving the suspect cash. The suspect demanded more, then struck the victim on his head above his eye. The suspect fled northbound through the parking lot of Seasons at Westchase.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 23-26 yoa, medium complexion, 5'07", 150lbs and clean shaven. He was lase seen wearing a bright orange polo style shirt, blue jeans and a baseball cap. Detectives used the description to prepare a composite sketch of the suspect.
Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the unknown suspect involved in this case. Anyone with any information regarding the identity of the suspect and who wants to be eligible for a cash reward is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477), report anonymously online at www.crimestopperstb.com, or send a mobile tip using the P3 Tips Mobile application. Crime Stoppers must be contacted first in order to be eligible for a cash reward.