Crime & Safety

Vending Machine Burglary Suspect Sought

Clearwater Police are asking the public for help identifying a suspect involved in burglarizing three hotel vending machines.

Clearwater Police are asking the public for help identifying a suspect involved in burglarizing three hotel vending machines Tuesday (Aug. 24).

A man was seen on video at about 2:30 a.m. breaking the lock on three vending machines at the Clarion Inn, 20967 N US Highway 19, according to police.

The suspect removed the coin mechanism, bill sorter and money from the machines, according to police. He was last seen getting into a compact, four-door vehicle.

Call the Clearwater Police Tip Line (727) 562-4080, text CWPD and  the tip information to 847411 or submit the tip online at www.clearwaterpolice.org.


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