Clearwater police say there has been an increase in vehicle burglaries lately and are asking car owners to be on alert. In July, 51 car burglaries were reported, public safety spokeswoman Elizabeth Daly-Watts said. ...more

July 29, 2008

ST. PETERSBURG - Police are looking for three young men they say knocked an 82-year-old man to the ground Monday evening, stole his sport utility vehicle and drove away. ...more

July 8, 2008

Trashing A/C units for the copper wire inside is so 2007. A metal box bolted to the asphalt behind a Spring Hill medical clinic was stolen some time this weekend. Inside was a smaller box holding radiological medical waste. ...more

June 26, 2008

TAMPA - Allen Stathas isn't ready to abandon his appeal to recover $3,000 worth of tires and wheels from his used-car dealership. ...more

June 16, 2008

A.J. Stathas went to bed Friday night full of hope. "Daddy," the 10-year-old said to his father, Allen, owner of Cars Unlimited at 201. W. Fletcher Ave., "wake me up at midnight. We'll drive down, and they will be there." ...more

June 15, 2008

A.J. Stathas went to bed last night full of hope. ...more

June 14, 2008

The signs Allen Stathas stuck in the grass outside his used-car dealership promise a good deal for someone who doesn't want to go to jail. ...more

June 13, 2008

TAMPA - The signs Allen Stathas stuck in the grass outside his used-car dealership promise a good deal for someone who doesn't want to go to jail. "Foolish thieves: We have you on camera," the signs read in all-capital letters. "Return the wheels and tires by Friday!" ...more

June 12, 2008

a shiny, silver credit card with the activation sticker attached. ...more

June 8, 2008

A day care center had to close Monday and will remain closed today after someone stole the five air-conditioning units that cool the building. ...more

May 13, 2008