The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is asking for help tracking down a tattooed suspect accused of slipping through a fence and ripping off a Hart Haven business near West Beaver Street in early December. Investigators say the man crawled through a hole in a fence on Dec. 3, 2025, and made off with more than $1,000 in equipment. Surveillance stills released with the request show a distinctive tattoo on his right forearm and what officials describe as a clear shot of his face.
According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, the images and short video clip were pulled from security cameras at the scene. The social post urges anyone who recognizes the suspect to call the Sheriff’s non-emergency tip line at 904-630-0500 or contact First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.
Surveillance Images and the Haul
“Do you recognize this tattooed troublemaker?” the Sheriff’s Office wrote in its social post. The footage shows the suspect squeezing through a gap in a chain-link fence and walking away carrying multiple items. Officials estimate the total value of the stolen gear at more than $1,000 and have asked neighbors and businesses in Hart Haven to review their own camera footage and report anything that might help.
How to Report Tips
Tips can be submitted anonymously through First Coast Crime Stoppers, which operates a secure call center at 1-866-845-TIPS and forwards information to investigators. The Sheriff’s Office also fields calls at its non-emergency number and will accept information through its Unsolved Crimes portal, officials have said.
Wanted Wednesday and Crowdsourcing Leads
The Sheriff’s “Wanted Wednesday” posts are a regular social-media effort to crowdsource tips from residents, a tactic local outlets have noted can help generate leads in some cases. A recent story about a cart-stuffing crew highlighted how the feature is used to push surveillance images and solicit information from the public.
Legal Note
Because investigators say more than $1,000 in equipment was taken, the theft could meet the statutory threshold for grand theft under Florida law. Florida Statute §812.014 lays out theft-value tiers that can elevate charges to a felony depending on the amount and the circumstances.
No arrests have been announced in connection with the case. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office tip line or First Coast Crime Stoppers and reference the JSO “Wanted Wednesday” post.
