Hillsborough Sheriff Seeks Men Who Tried To Rob Lutz Gas Station

LUTZ, FL — The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is trying to identify two people who attempted to burglarize a gas station on Wednesday by using bricks to break in.

At 3:05 a.m. on March 3, two men were seen on store surveillance cameras trying to enter the closed Shell gas station at 5524 Van Dyke Road in Lutz. One of the men threw bricks at the glass front door but they were unable to get in.

One man is described as Black, 5 feet 10 inches to 6 feet tall, 190 to 210 pounds, last seen wearing a yellow knit beanie, black mask, dark blue long-sleeve shirtd, dark pants and Nike athletic shoes with a yellow swoosh.

The other man is Black, 5 feet 8 inches to 5 feet 11 inches tall, 175 to 200 pounds, last seen wearing a black knit beanie, black T-shirt, dark shorts and dark athletic shoes. He may have a tattoo on his left upper forearm.

Anyone who recognizes these men is asked to call the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office at 813-247-8200.