The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office has put 32-year-old Thomas Ray Voelker in the weekly spotlight as its latest “Wanted of the Week,” saying he is being sought on a felony grand theft charge and a separate warrant tied to a driving-while-license-suspended case. Deputies have released his photo and basic physical description and are asking residents to share any tips about where he might be, while stressing that no one should try to approach or detain him.
In a post from the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office, Voelker is described as about 5 feet 8 inches tall and roughly 175 pounds. The notice says he is wanted on a grand theft charge and for failure to appear on a charge of driving while his license was suspended as a habitual offender, and it directs anyone with information to call the sheriff’s tip line at 352-249-2790. The agency published the alert today.
How the Sheriff's 'Wanted of the Week' Works
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office runs a weekly “Wanted of the Week” feature to push active warrants and suspect photos out into the community and drum up leads. As outlined on the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office website, each post typically includes a photo, brief identifying details and clear instructions on how to report tips without confronting the person involved. Past spotlights show that once these notices start circulating, deputies often receive useful eyewitness information.
Legal Context for the Charges
Under Florida law, grand theft is defined by statute and can be charged as a felony depending on the value of the property or the circumstances of the alleged crime; see Florida Statute §812.014 for the specifics. Driving with a suspended license can count as a traffic offense or rise to a felony if the driver is classified as a habitual traffic offender, under Florida Statute §322.34. The failure-to-appear warrant listed in Voelker’s notice could bring additional penalties and would result in his arrest if deputies locate him.
How to Report Tips
Anyone who recognizes Voelker or has information about where he might be is asked to call the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency tip line at 352-249-2790 or send an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers of Citrus County at 888-ANY-TIPS. Crime Stoppers maintains an online tip form and a current wanted list, according to Crime Stoppers of Citrus County. Deputies are urging residents to report sightings right away and to let law enforcement handle any contact with the suspect.
