Crime & Safety
Debit Card, Cash Stolen During Lido Beach Visit
Someone stole a debit card and cash from a man's car while it was parked on Lido Beach and tried to make two unauthorized purchases, Sarasota Police said.
Sarasota detectives are looking for a man who they say stole a debit card from a car on Lido Beach and then tried to use it twice at a nearby gas station.
The victim had parked his Ford Expedition SUV at 400 Benjamin Franklin Dr. on Aug. 1, telling officers he locked it but left the windows down about 4 inches to keep it ventilated while he visited the beach.
Later that afternoon, he discovered $240 cash was missing and was notified by his bank that an unauthorized user had tried to make two purchases at a BP gas station on Longboat Key, according to Sarasota Police. Both attempts were denied.
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The suspect was caught on camera at the gas station as 400 Gulf of Mexico Drive (see the photos with this story).
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Maria Llovio at 941-364-7336; or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-TIPS (8477) or online at sarasotacrimestoppers.com.
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