On July 2, 2024, just after 10:00 pm, in the 4000 block of N Dale Mabry Hwy, an armed robbery occurred at the Econo Lodge Motel. The unknown suspect threatened the clerk with a firearm while demanding money from the cash register. After, the suspect quickly left the motel in an unknown direction with the money. No one was harmed in the process.  

The suspect, seen in the video, appears to be a white male, wearing a maroon and white baseball hat, red shirt, and multi-colored shorts. 

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.

Shortly after 8:30 p.m. on July 4, 2023, while many people were celebrating Independence Day, a shooting between two groups of Hispanic males occurred along the Courtney Campbell Causeway west of Ben T. Davis Beach regarding the reckless driving of a jet ski near where children were playing in the water. As a result, a 7-year-old child sustained a gunshot wound to his head.  Yitzian Torres Garcia died from his injuries. Yitzian's grandfather, Juan Carlos Hernandez, suffered a gunshot wound to his hand as he attempted to protect Yitzian from the gunshots.

Due to the location, we are asking if anyone has any information, whether it be personal knowledge, witnessed activity or a photo or video that may further the investigation, to submit a tip.

 

Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $5,500 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the unknown suspect(s) involved in this case. 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 from a mobile phone, 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.

 

In addition to the reward offered by Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay, increased reward monies of up to $4,500 are available through the Florida Association of Crime Stoppers, in partnership with the Florida Office of Attorney General. The enhanced reward monies are available through June 30, 2025.  The tip must come through the Crime Stoppers program and lead to the identification and arrest of the unknown suspect(s) in order to be eligible for the enhanced reward. 

 

In addition, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of the suspect(s). The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have each pledged up to $5,000 to enhance the reward up to an additional $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect(s) responsible.

An unknown suspect cancelled the victim's bank card with Grow Financial Credit Union then ordered a new card.  When the card was delivered to the victim's residence in New Port Richey, the suspect retrieved the card. Several days later, 4 fraudulent withdrawals were made totaling $20,000. The suspect was 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 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.

On May 17, 2024 an unknown suspect fraudulently ordered a bank card for the victim's financial account. He was tracking the package and retrieved the newly issued bank card from the curtilage of the residence moments after it was delivered to the victim's home in New Port Richey. Several days later four (4) unauthorized withdrawals were made from the account totaling $20,000.

 

The suspect was captured on surveillance video and is described as a black male, approx. 6'03", 200 lbs., and arrived at the residence in a black Volkswagen, possibly a Jetta.

 

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.

On April 17, 2024, shortly after 3:30 p.m., near the 1400 block of W. Busch Boulevard in Tampa, officers responded to 9-1-1 reports of shots being heard. The victim, 14-year-old Jevario Buie, was found deceased with injuries sustained from a gunshot.

 

Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $5,500 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the unknown suspect(s) involved in the death of Jevario Buie. 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.

 

In addition to the reward offered by Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay, increased reward monies of up to $4,500 are available through the Florida Association of Crime Stoppers, in partnership with the Florida Office of Attorney General. The enhanced reward monies are available through June 30, 2025.  The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has pledged up to $5,000 to enhance the reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect(s) responsible. The tip must come through the Crime Stoppers program and lead to the identification and arrest of the unknown suspect(s) in order to be eligible for the enhanced reward. 

On January 18, 2024 just before 6:00 a.m., Billy McGill was found deceased in the roadway at 19th Street & Wilder Avenue in Tampa. Billy suffered upper body trauma that resulted in his death.

 

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 the death of Billy McGill. 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.

 

On January 26, 2024 at 7:12 p.m., the suspect driver was traveling westbound on Interstate 4 at a high rate of speed. Just east of Exit 19, Thonotosassa Road, the suspect overtook and while passing a Polk County Fire Rescue ambulance with emergency equipment activated, collided with the left rear. The ambulance was transporting a 40-year-old stroke patient to a Tampa hospital. The suspect vehicle is described as a silver or gray Chrysler 300 and has significant passenger side damage. The suspect continued traveling westbound on Interstate 4.

 

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.

On December 26, 2023, after arranging to sell a pair of sneakers to the suspect, the victim and his wife, who are both in their mid-thirties, arrived at the Park Terrace Apartments located at 4121 Royal Banyan Drive in Tampa. The victim left his wife in the car and entered a breezeway of the apartment complex with the suspect, where the suspect produced a gun and was joined by two additional armed suspects. The three suspects stole the victim's personal belongings before going to the victim's vehicle and robbing his wife. Neither victim were injured.

 

The photo provided is of the first suspect, which was captured at a nearby convenience store shortly after the robbery. He is described as a black male, late teens, approx. 6 ft., thin build and last seen wearing a black shirt and a navy-colored hat with fuzzy strings on it. The additional two suspects were believed to be black males in their mid-to-late teens.

 

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.

On December 28, 2023, at approx. 9:20 p.m., two suspects entered a business located in the 3300 block of Grand Blvd. in Holiday, and displayed firearms while demanding money. One suspect displayed a tan colored handgun with an extended magazine and is described as a black male, approx. 6' and last seen wearing a black mask, black shirt, black shorts and black shoes. The second suspect displayed a black rifle or pistol carbine and is described as a black male, approx. 6' and last seen wearing a black mask, red hoodie, white/light gray shorts, red/white Jordans and carrying a black backpack. The suspects left in a blue car.

 

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.

On December 25, 2023 at approx. 9:41 p.m., a shooting occurred near Louisiana Street & South Morgan Street in Plant City. A victim, identified as Jamayais Bennett, 2/20/2003, died as a result of his injuries at the hospital. Witnesses advised that there possibly was a second victim. Just prior to the shooting, Jamayais was seen on foot in the area talking on a cellphone when another subject walked up to him. Officers searched the area, but were unable to locate anyone who may have been injured.

 

The suspect vehicle was described as an unknown make/model SUV, silver in color, which was seen approaching both subjects. The suspects shot multiple rounds from the SUV at both victims. On December 27, 2023 the second victim, identified as Zonteveon Shaw, 7/31/1993, was found deceased at a Plant City Cemetery.

 

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.