Pasco County deputies are asking anyone who was along U.S. Highway 19 in Holiday on May 22 to take another look at what they saw around lunchtime. Investigators say a man stole from a person around 1 p.m. in the 1600 block of US Highway 19 and left the area before deputies got there. The sheriff’s office has released images and a physical description as they work to identify him.
According to the Pasco Sheriff's Office, the suspect is described as a white adult, roughly between 5'6" and 5'10", with a white/gray beard and a white/gray ponytail. He was seen wearing a black Ohio State hat, black glasses and black Puma tennis shoes. The post lists case number 26019111 and notes the man may have been driving a black sedan. Anyone with information is asked to call the anonymous tip line at 1-800-706-2488 or the sheriff's non-emergency number at (727) 847-8102, or to submit tips online at the Pasco Sheriff's Office tips page.
What deputies released
Deputies shared still images of the man and detailed his clothing in the hope that someone will recognize him or the vehicle he was in. The agency has not reported any arrests in the case and has not indicated that weapons or injuries were involved.
How to share tips
If you were in the 1600 block of US 19 around 1 p.m. on May 22, or if you have surveillance or dash-cam video from that time and place, deputies want to hear from you. Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-706-2488 or the sheriff's non-emergency line at (727) 847-8102 to share any information. You can also submit an anonymous report on the sheriff's tips page.
