MANATEE COUNTY — A man
and woman posing as pest exterminators targeted a Bayshore
condominium complex on Wednesday afternoon, stealing jewelry
and valuables from several residents, the Manatee County
Sheriff's Office said.
The victims at the
Fourth Bayshore Condominium, near State College of Florida,
included two 95-year-old women. Five residences were
affected by the fraud, according to a condo board member.
Jewelry reported stolen included a diamond heirloom
necklace, a gold and diamond necklace, and gold wedding
rings,
Sheriff's Office spokesman Randy Warren said deputies were
gathering details on the suspects and additional information
from neighbors.
"Deputies are working on some leads now," Warren said on
Thursday. "We are reminding residents to never allow an
unknown vendor into your home if you don’t have an
appointment with them. When in doubt, call law enforcement."
According to the Sheriff's Office, the suspects were wearing
bright yellow uniforms with black trim. The male suspect was
described as approximately 5-foot-10, thin, possibly
Hispanic, with long curly black hair and a mustache. The
female suspect's uniform said "trainee" and she was wearing
a protective mask.
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The Manatee County Sheriff's Office Operations
Center.
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Anyone with information can contact
the Sheriff's Office at 941-747-3011 (ext. 2260) or Manatee
County Crime Stoppers at 866-634-TIPS) or
www.manateecrimestoppers.com