CITRA, FL (352today.com) – Residents close to NE 162nd Place are asked to watch for a man seen on video walking without shoes and reportedly stealing from cars in the neighborhood. The suspect, thought to live nearby, is shown in security footage searching through vehicles at night, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO).
The video does not show the suspect’s face clearly, but officials believe someone in the community may know him. It is especially worrying that a gun was taken from one of the cars, making it more urgent to find and catch this person.
“If this is your child or you know who he is, please take action and turn him in,” law enforcement stated in a Facebook post.
Anyone with information on the suspect’s identity is asked to contact MCSO at 352-732-9111.
For those wishing to remain anonymous, tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers of Marion County by calling 352-368-STOP (7867), visiting Crime Stoppers, or using the reference code 24-37 in your submission.
Tips that help lead to an arrest might earn the person who provided the tip a cash reward from Crime Stoppers.
Authorities urge residents to secure their cars and take out any valuables, especially guns, to help stop crimes like this from happening again.