On 11/30/2009, at almost 5:00 a.m., the victim heard a noise outside of his home at 8780 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.  Citrus County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the scene and a detective is currently working on the case.

On 12/11/2009, the F250 truck was recovered by police in Pasco County, however, the other items remain missing.  They are:

· 1 dual axle gooseneck flat bed trailer, 2005, with gray top

· 1 2004 multi-color Polaris ranger, dump bed, brush guard on front, no windshield, but with a roof

· 1 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

· 1 blue and white beach cruiser bike

Anyone who has information about this crime or the suspect’s identity is asked to use Crime Stoppers of Citrus County, Inc. Report your tip by texting CITRUS plus your tip information to 274637 (Crimes), clicking on www.crimestopperscitrus.com or calling 1-888-ANY-TIPS toll-free. Tipsters may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1,000.

In addition, the victim may be offering a cash reward.  For more information, contact Det. Al Emrick at 726-4488.

(Homosassa) The Pack N Post at 5455 S. Suncoast Boulevard reported being robbed on November 30, 2009 not long after 2 p.m.

A white male, around 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing between 200 and 220 pounds, entered the business and approached employees wearing a black knit cap with holes cut out that was rolled down over his eyes. He was wearing glasses under the makeshift mask.

The lone suspect also was wearing a yellow hoodie, jeans and white tennis shoes. Although it was never displayed, he may have had a gun in a pocket of the hoodie.

The suspect took an undisclosed amount of cash and was last seen exiting a back door of the business. No injuries were reported.

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

Anyone who has information about this crime or the suspect’s identity is asked to use Crime Stoppers of Citrus County, Inc. Report your tip by texting CITRUS plus your tip information to 274637 (Crimes), clicking on www.crimestopperscitrus.com or calling 1-888-ANY-TIPS toll-free. Tipsters may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1,000.

The store owner returned to the Kwik Stop 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 (unknown description at this time). She 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. Please review the below surveillance photos.











White male 6’ unknown age, wore an earring, black sweatshirt hoodie type jacket, blue jeans, ball cap, black hair with some gray in it.

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

Vehicle is a small 4 door newer car.

If you know the identity of the subjects that committed this robbery please contact Detective Dave Gallant of the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office at 352-249-2722 or to remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 submit your tip through this website or by calling 1-888-ANY-TIPS (888-269-8477).

On 9-20-09 at approximately 8:11 p.m. a 2000 International flat bed tow truck was stolen from Scally’s Lube located on US Hwy 41 Dunnellon, in Citrus County. The truck is described as white with red, white, and blue stickers all around. On the front is a sticker that states “DOES NOT PLAY WELL WITH OTHERS”. On the rear window is a sticker that states “NO FEAR”. If you have any information regarding this crime please contact Det. Jim McIntyre of the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office at 352-341-7447 or to remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000, submit your tip from this website or by calling 1-888-ANY-TIPS (888-269-8477).

This agency recovered skeletal remains in the Crystal River area of Citrus County. Preliminary findings indicate the remains are that of a male of unknown age. A photo of the shirt found on the body is shown. The remains also have what appear to possibly be scars from heart surgery and the subject had extensive dental work done.

If you can identify the person in the video below please contact Det. Jim McIntyre of the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office at 352-341-7447 or to remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000, submit your tip from this website or by calling 1-888-ANY-TIPS (888-269-8477).

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On 3-28-09 a burglary occurred at the “Up in Smoke” business located on West Dunnellon Road in Citrus County. If you know the identity of the person in the pictures below, please contact Det. Jim McIntyre of the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office at 352-341-7447 or to remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000, submit your tip from this website or by calling 1-888-ANY-TIPS (888-269-8477).

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