Sheriff Seeks Information On Natural Farmer's Market Burglary

CARROLLWOOD, FL — The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a man who stole baskets of fruit and flowers from the Natural Farmer's Market in the Carrollwood area.

On May 18, at 1 a.m., a man jumped the exterior gate to the Natural Farmer's Market, 4441 Gunn Highway, damaging the gate in the process. He then stole two grocery baskets full of watermelon and flowers.

His theft and escape were recorded on a store surveillance camera.

"This man's crime may seem victimless, but it impacts the hard-working business owner who depends on this produce for income," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "Thankfully, the security camera at this business was able to show us who committed this crime. We are confident someone will recognize him from this video."

The man is about 30 years old and is black or Hispanic.

If you recognize him, contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at 813-247-8200 or Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477).