A shirtless man covered in tattoos was caught on surveillance video helping himself to meat and a thermometer right off a smoker outside Hart’s Meat Market in Brooksville last Saturday morning, and now the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office wants the public’s help putting a name to his face.
According to the wfla.com, the burglary happened around 7:28 a.m. on Oct. 17 at the business located at 7635 Horse Lake Road. The store itself was closed to customers at the time, but employees were already inside preparing food for the day when the suspect made his move outside.
Investigators say the footage shows the man taking meat products straight off the smoker, along with a thermometer. The outlet reports the store was closed, but employees were inside preparing food for the day while the smoker was outside.
What the Suspect Looked Like
The surveillance video shows a man with scruffy hair and numerous tattoos covering his back. He was seen shirtless at the time, wearing only dark-colored pants and dark-colored shoes, per the same report from wfla.com.
That distinctive look — no shirt, ink-covered back, disheveled hair — is the main identifying detail investigators are hoping jogs someone’s memory. Anyone who recognizes the man from the surveillance video or knows his whereabouts is asked to contact the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office at 352-754-6830.
How to Submit a Tip
The Hernando County Sheriff's Office is seeking help identifying the suspect. Hernando County Crime Stoppers says tipsters may remain anonymous. Tips can also be routed through Hernando County Crime Stoppers rather than directly to deputies.
Crime Stoppers accepts tips by phone at 1-866-990-TIPS (8477), with cell phone users able to reach the hotline by dialing **TIPS, or online at www.hernandocountycrimestoppers.com. The Sheriff’s Office is seeking information to help identify the suspect.
Separately, Hernando County Crime Stoppers maintains its own list of wanted suspects online, though it cautions that the information is provided purely as a public service and that civilians should not approach individuals listed on the site. The Sheriff’s Office was seeking help identifying the suspect.
