Case # 09111149
November 30, 2009

Grand Theft

On November, 20, 2009, at almost 5:00 A.M., the victim heard a noise outside of his home on E. Derby Oaks Dr. in Floral City.  He exited his residence to find that his Ford F250 truck, gooseneck trailer, two Polaris ranger ATVs and three bicycles had been stolen.  In addition, his property had been damaged during the burglary. 

On December 12, 2009, the Ford F250 truck was recovered by police in Pasco County; However, the other items remain missing.  They are as follows:

· A 2005 dual axle gooseneck flat bed trailer with a gray top

· A 2004 multi-colored Polaris ranger, dump bed, with a brush guard on front, no windshield and has a roof

· A Polaris Ranger, model# 700FIXP, black with red frames on the hood, red roll bars, aluminum wheels, a windshield, a black roof, black seat and a dump belt

· 2 Mongoose bikes – one is black/silver and yellow in color and is fairly new

· A blue and white beach cruiser bike

If you have any information in reference to this case please contact the Citrus County Sheriff`s Office at (352) 726-4488 or to remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a cash reward up to $1,000, submit your tip through our website.

In addition, the victim may be offering a cash reward. 

Case # 09111176
November 30, 2009

Pack -N- Post Robbery

The Pack N Post at 5455 S. Suncoast Boulevard in Homosassa reported being robbed on November 30, 2009 just after 2 P.M.

The subject is a white male, around 5` 10" tall and weighing between 200 - 220 pounds, wearing a black knit cap with holes cut out rolled down over his eyes, glasses, a yellow hoodie, jeans and white tennis shoes.  He entered the business and approached employees, taking an undisclosed amount of cash and had what appeared to be a possible gun in the pocket of his hoodie.  The subject was last seen exiting the back door of the business.

It is unknown at this time whether or not a vehicle was involved.

If you have any information in reference to this case please contact the Citrus County Sheriff`s Office at (352) 726-4488 or to remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a cash reward up to $1,000, submit your tip through our website.

Case # 09110839
November 21, 2009

Home Invasion

Just before 1 A.M. on November 21, 2009, deputies were dispatched to a residence on S. Suelynn Point in Homosassa in reference to a possible home invasion.

The six victims (ranging in age from 29 to 51) were shaken up, but relayed to deputies what they remembered of their ordeal.

Two male victims (the homeowner and another), plus a female, were all at the residence in a back bedroom watching television. Just after midnight, there was a knock at the front door, and the female went to answer it. When she opened the door, two masked men forced their way in. Both were armed with guns and wore dark clothing.

The assailants ordered the woman back to the bedroom and told the three victims to get on the floor. The homeowner, who suffered minor injuries, told deputies he was struck in the head and legs with an unknown object. All three victims were bound by the suspects, who then demanded cash from them.

At that point, the homeowner’s hands were freed, and the suspects told him to call people he knew and get them over there, reportedly with the intent of robbing them, too.

Two female victims, plus a male, unwittingly responded to the residence and were confronted by the suspects. The females were sent to the bedroom where the other victims were. The male, who had just arrived, got into a brief scuffle with one of the masked suspects out in the living room.

Ultimately, the homeowner was able to get away from the house and summon help. Both suspects ended up fleeing the scene with no cash in hand. The entire ordeal lasted about an hour. None of the victims could advise whether or not the two suspects were driving a vehicle.

If you have any information in reference to this case please contact the Citrus County Sheriff`s Office at (352) 726-4488 or to remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a cash reward up to $1,000, submit your tip through our website.

Case # 09100575
October 16, 2009

Robbery

The store owner returned to the Chevron Kwik Stop in Crystal River with a bag of cash of which he uses to cash checks for construction workers, shrimpers, etc who work in the Crystal River area. Just after he exited his vehicle he was approached by a white female who was carrying a map and asking for directions. Once she got close enough she pulled out a firearm and demanded he drop the bag, at that time a white male also approached the victim. He too was armed with an unknown firearm. The suspects told the victim to drop his keys as well. They picked up both objects and fled in a southerly direction on Highway 19.

White male 6’, wearing a ball cap, black sweatshirt hoodie, blue jeans, black hair with some gray in it and an earring.

White female 5’10, 150 lbs, long brown hair, wearing a dark ball cap, a blue shirt, gray sweatshirt jacket, and jeans .

Vehicle is a small 4 door newer car.

If you have any information in reference to this case please contact the Citrus County Sheriff`s Office at (352) 726-4488 or to remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a cash reward up to $1,000, submit your tip through our website.

Case # 08050965
May 24, 2008

Joseph Williams Owens

On the afternoon of May 24, 2008, the body of Joseph Williams Owens was found in a wooded area in Inverness, known as Potts Preserve, which is located off Turner Camp road. The cause of Joey Owen’s death is unknown. Joey had been staying with a friend that resided in the area of Turner’s Fish Camp. The last time Joey was known to be alive was during the early morning hours of May 20, 2008. He had spoken to friends about going hiking in Potts Preserve.

If you have any information in reference to this case please contact the Citrus County Sheriff`s Office at (352) 726-4488 or to remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a cash reward up to $1,000, submit your tip through our website.