Thieves in Homosassa did not just sneak off with a few tools from a vacant property. Deputies say they hauled away a teal-and-white Ford F-350 dually on a long black Maxxd gooseneck trailer, apparently tried and failed to drag off a silver pontoon boat, and helped themselves to assorted miscellaneous items before taking off.
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office put out an "Attempt To Locate" bulletin on April 27 that lays out how a white flatbed truck pulled into the property and later rolled out with the F-350 loaded on the gooseneck trailer. The post also shares images of two men deputies want to identify: an older white male with a full gray beard, blue ball cap, jeans and a white T-shirt, and a middle-aged man with black hair in a black T-shirt. Investigators say a dark-colored Jeep Cherokee was seen struggling to move the pontoon boat. Photos and full details are posted on the agency’s Facebook page, according to the Citrus County Sheriff's Office.
The bulletin lists case number 2026-3753 and asks anyone with information to call the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line at 352-249-2790 or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers of Citrus County at 1-888-269-8477 or online through Crime Stoppers of Citrus County. The Citrus County Sheriff's Office website lists the same non-emergency number and offers a public tip portal for residents who prefer to submit information directly.
Law enforcement around the region has been dealing with a run of thefts involving boats, trailers and heavy-duty trucks in recent years, and deputies have repeatedly urged owners to secure equipment and document hull, VIN and plate numbers. One earlier case involved a stolen airboat and trailer that investigators also asked the public to help track down, as reported by 352Today.
What Deputies Want You To Look For
Deputies are asking residents and drivers to keep an eye out for a teal-and-white Ford F-350 dually being hauled on a long black Maxxd gooseneck trailer, possibly behind a white flatbed truck. They also point to a dark-colored Jeep Cherokee tied to the attempted removal of the pontoon boat, along with the two men shown in the surveillance images. Anyone who spots these vehicles is urged to stay at a safe distance, note license plates and distinguishing details, and contact law enforcement. The photos and full descriptions are in the department’s online bulletin from the Citrus County Sheriff's Office.
How To Report Tips
Anyone with information about the stolen truck, trailer or the people involved is asked to call the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line at 352-249-2790, or 911 if the vehicles are seen in motion or creating an immediate safety concern. To remain anonymous and potentially qualify for a reward, tipsters can contact Crime Stoppers of Citrus County at 1-888-269-8477 or file a tip online through Crime Stoppers of Citrus County, consistent with the sheriff’s bulletin and local tip resources.
