Two people suspected in an early-morning burglary spree forced their way into multiple businesses at shopping plazas around the intersection of Forest Oaks Boulevard and Deltona Boulevard in Spring Hill, causing significant damage and taking cash from at least one register. The break-ins happened in the early hours of March 28, according to officials, and surveillance released by investigators shows one suspect tampering with a breaker box before entry. Detectives have asked the public to help identify the pair as they investigate related incidents across the area.
Video Shows Power Cut Before Storefronts Are Hit
According to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office, investigators released several short surveillance clips and a still image that show a suspect accessing a breaker box and shutting off power to storefronts before forcing doors. The footage, shared on Tuesday, is intended to help residents and business owners recognize the people involved. Detectives say the images clearly capture clothing details and one suspect's gait, details that could help witnesses make a solid identification.
How To Share Tips And Claim Possible Reward
Anyone with information is asked to contact Hernando County Crime Stoppers at 1-866-990-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online. Tipsters remain anonymous and can be eligible for up to a $5,000 reward. The Hernando County Sheriff's Office is also asking witnesses to call its non-emergency line at (352) 754-6830 to share leads directly with detectives. Officials note that preserving surveillance footage and noting clothing descriptions or vehicle details can make tips significantly more useful to investigators.
Nine Burglaries, One Night, And A Tight Timeline
According to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office, detectives believe the two people may be linked to as many as nine burglaries in the area, with the earliest documented entry occurring at approximately 2:20 a.m. on March 28. One business reported several hundred dollars missing from a cash register, while others reported significant physical damage to storefronts. Investigators are asking anyone who recognizes the clothing or faces shown in the images to contact Crime Stoppers or the Sheriff's Office so detectives can follow up.
Local business owners are being urged to check exterior cameras, secure alarm panels, and bolt or cover exterior breaker boxes after hours. Anyone who thinks they saw suspicious activity near the Forest Oaks and Deltona plazas around 2:20 a.m. on March 28 is asked to keep copies of any footage and reach out to investigators as soon as possible. The case remains under active investigation.
