UNSOLVED THEFT

Sometime between the afternoon of February 1^st and the early morning hours of February 4^th, 2013 person(s) unknown entered a medical facility located in Beverly Hills, FL and removed an undisclosed amount of cash. It is unknown how the suspect(s) entered the building. 

Anyone with information concerning the person(s) responsible for this crime is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of Citrus County by texting “citrus” plus your tip to 274637, visiting our website at www.crimestopperscitrus.com, or calling 1-888-ANY-TIPS (1-888-269-8477). Tipsters will remain anonymous and could become eligible for a cash reward.

The victim of this case is providing an additional reward for information leading to the arrest of the person(s) responsible.

CCSO #2013-016546

Doreen T. Ashley, 54, died shortly before midnight on New Year’s Eve, the victim of a hit-and-run accident, according to information from Florida Highway Patrol. 

She had been walking on the outside portion of eastbound West Rosedale Drive, just east of South Enright Terrace in Homosassa, when an unidentified vehicle, also traveling eastbound on West Rosedale Drive, struck her and fled the scene without stopping to help or report the crash.

Ashley died at the scene.

The FHP report puts the time and date at 11:21 p.m., Dec. 31, 2012.

Citrus County Sheriff’s Office deputies happened upon the scene and notified FHP.

There is no information regarding the identity of the driver. Anyone with information is urged to contact FHP Cpl. Vince Parnell by calling 352-796-6767. 

The Citrus County Sheriff`s Office needs your help to find a stolen green 1970 Dodge Charger.

The Charger has chrome rims with Mickey Thompson tires, a 440-cubic inch engine, a black vinyl roof and black spoiler.

The vehicle may have been painted a different color. It is believed the car is currently being stored within Citrus or surrounding counties.

The vehicle was last seen in Inverness, but has ties to both Crystal River and Homosassa.

The vehicle was last seen in November, 2011. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of this vehicle, contact Crime Stoppers of Citrus County by calling 1-888-ANY-TIPS, texting the word CITRUS plus your tip to 274637 or visiting crimestopperscitrus.com.

Tipsters may be eligible to receive a cash reward, and can remain anonymous.

On December 1st, 2011 the Brannen Bank located at 7478 S. Florida Avenue, Floral City, FL was robbed. Two suspects of an undetermined race entered the bank brandishing firearms. The first suspect scaled the teller counter and removed money. They then jumped into a waiting stolen van.

No customers were inside the bank when the robbery occurred; however, six bank employees were present.

Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact 911, or Crime Stoppers of Citrus County Inc. by texting CITRUS plus your tip to 274637 (CRIMES), clicking on www.crimestopperscitrus.com or calling 1-888-ANY-TIPS (269-8477) toll free. Tipsters may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1,000.

The clothing pictured below was possibly worn during a robbery that occurred on 11/29/2011 in Crystal River.  Anyone with information about who may have been seen wearing this clothing before 12/1/2011 or owned the clothing please contact Crime Stoppers for a possible reward.

 
Unsolved Burglary and Auto Theft

On 10/26/2011 a burglary and auto theft was reported to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred sometime between May and October 2011 in Floral City, Florida while the victim was out of town. Approximately $45,000 in property was stolen during this incident. Below are photographs of some of the items.

If you have any information regarding this case, please call Detective Craig Callahan at the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office, 352-726-4488. Or, to remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 please contact Crime Stoppers of Citrus County at 1-888-ANY-Tips (1-888-269-8477), visit our website at www.crimestopperscitrus.org, or text “citrus” plus your tip to “274637”.                                                                                            

 CCSO #11100879

Unsolved Burglary

Sometime between 11:30 P.M. Sunday, March 13th, 2011 and 6:00 A.M. Monday, March 14th, 2011 a burglary occurred to an enclosed storage trailer at 1223 Amherst Terrace, Inverness, Florida. During the burglary approximately $3,000 worth of property was stolen.

In addition to any reward given by Crime Stoppers, the victim in this case is offering an additional reward of $500.

Case #11030506

Robbery

On December 26, 2010 at approximately 7:30 P.M. an armed robbery occurred at the Kangaroo Express located at the corner of W. Cardinal Street and S. Gross Avenue in Homosassa. The suspect was described as a white male approximately 5` 5" in height. He was wearing a red "Maryland" hooded sweatshirt similar to the one pictured below, saggy blue jean shorts, and white tennis shoes. The suspect entered the store and displayed an unknown type of handgun. The suspect then fled the store on foot with an undisclosed amount of money. If you have any information regarding this robbery please call the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office at (352)726-4488 or ro remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a cash reward up to $1,000, submit your tip through our website.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.