The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help tracking down a man it’s calling a “restaurant ruffian” after a string of fights at two eateries along 103rd Street last Tuesday. Investigators say one employee was punched, and while several other suspects were arrested that night, the man caught in surveillance stills is still on the run.
According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, the images went out as part of its regular "Wanted Wednesday" series, under case number ccr#2026-397190. Anyone who recognizes the man is urged to call 904-630-0500. Anonymous tips can also be sent to First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1.866.845.TIPS, and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.
What Investigators Say
The Facebook alert states that the dust-ups happened last Tuesday at two restaurants on 103rd Street and includes several surveillance stills of the man officers want to identify. The post notes that other suspects tied to the incidents were arrested that night, but does not publicly name them or list any charges.
103rd Street Context
The 103rd Street corridor has seen a steady drumbeat of disturbance and assault calls this summer. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office calls-for-service logs list multiple recent incidents in the area, part of the reason detectives are so keen to get a name to match the man in the photos. Business owners and residents with surveillance footage from that stretch of 103rd are being encouraged to share any recordings that might help identify suspects.
How To Help
If you recognize the man in the surveillance images, contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500 and reference case ccr#2026-397190. Anonymous tips can be submitted to First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1.866.845.TIPS, and information that leads to an arrest may qualify for a cash reward.
