Sunday, February 3, 2013
OK, so you had a busy week. We understand. Let us catch you up on all the highlights from Largo Patch!
James Tadlock of Largo was arrested Jan. 26 and charged with aggravated battery on an elderly person. A full-service restaurant featuring more than 11 specialty pizza pies and several varieties of chicken wings is becoming a tradition with shoppers and movie theater goers at The Largo Mall. Ronald J. Massey is also being charged in connection with a December robbery of the BB&T Bank on Walsingham Road. Anthony's Deli Warehouse on Clearwater-Largo Road offers bread, meat, cheese, olives and much more. A Largo man is accused of refusing to leave and stabbingthe door of a Largo residence several times Jan. 28, according to a Largo Police report. Sign up for the Largo Patch email newsletter to get our top headlines delivered straight to your …
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Ronald J. Massey is also being charged in connection with a December robbery of the BB&T Bank on Walsingham Road.
Largo Police have arrested and charged a man in connection with a bank robbery Wednesday on Ulmerton Road. Ronald J. Massey, 30, is charged with armed robbery after authorities said he flashed a knife and made off with an undisclosed amount of cash from the Fifth Third Bank at 11281 Ulmerton Rd. on Wednesday afternoon, officials said. Massey is also being charged with strong armed robbery in connection with a Dec. 14 incident at BB&T Bank, 14141 Walsingham Rd., in Largo, according to police. A $1,000 reward had been offered for information leading to his capture. Related Coverage: Sign up for the Largo Patch newsletter to get more breaking news and our top headlines delivered to your inbox.
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Largo Police say the suspect flashed a knife and took money from the Fifth Third Bank on Ulmerton Road on Wednesday afternoon.
Updated, 5:49 p.m.: Largo Police say they have already arrested and charged a suspect in Wednesday's robbery. Earlier: Largo Police are looking for a bank robbery suspect who they say flashed a knife and took money from an Ulmerton Road bank on Wednesday afternoon. Authorities say the man presented a knife and demanded money at the Fifth Third Bank, 11281 Ulmerton Rd., just before 1 p.m. Wednesday. They say he fled on foot headed west across 113th Street with an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect is described as a black man, about 5-foot-9 with a medium build. Authorities say he had a goatee and was wearing a thin black cap, dark-colored shorts, white tennis shoes and a white, long-sleeved shirt with thin black stripes and larger …
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Sunday, January 13, 2013
OK, so you had a busy week. We understand. Let us catch you up on all the highlights!
1. Largo Police Department detectives are trying to identify a suspect who is accused of robbing or trying to rob three Wells Fargo banks within the last week, according to a media release. Pinellas County Sheriff's detectives think they have found the suspects behind at least one recent Wells Fargo Bank robbery. Largo Police detectives are interviewing both suspects about possible connections to bank robberies in Largo, according to a sheriff's office media release. 2. Hungry for a pizza? Want to brighten someone's day with flowers? Need a room remodeled? Check out some of the new businesses opening in Largo. 3. The spacious, new Gunslingers on Icot Boulevard offers a patio for happy hour and lunch, a full-service restaurant, catering and…
Friday, January 11, 2013
After a series of bank robberies in the Largo area, two suspects are now in custody at the Pinellas County Jail.
Pinellas County Sheriff's detectives think they have found the suspects behind at least one recent Wells Fargo Bank robbery. The Wells Fargo Bank on Park Boulevard in Seminole was robbed on Jan. 9. A fingerprint found at the crime scene came back as a match to Nathan Blisard, 29, of Largo, according to a media release. Blisard was located Jan. 11 around 1 p.m., driving a dark-colored Mustang, near the intersection of Starkey Road and 76th Avenue North in Seminole. He was arrested on the charge of robbery, according to a media release. His girlfriend, Meaghan Zimmer, 23, of Largo, was located at a residence nearby. Zimmer reportedly "admitted to driving the getaway car during one of the robberies," according to a media release. Zimmer was…
Largo Police continue to seek the public's help in identifying a suspect who has allegedly robbed or tried to rob three banks within the last week.
Largo Police Department detectives are trying to identify a suspect who is accused of robbing or trying to rob three Wells Fargo banks within the last week, according to a media release. The suspect is accused of robbing the Wells Fargo Bank at 801 West Bay Dr. in Largo on Jan. 3, police report. The same suspect is accused of attempting to rob the Wells Fargo at 2525 West Bay Dr. in Largo around 3:50 p.m. Jan. 9. "The suspect did not complete a robbery at this bank, instead he left this location and committed a robbery at another Wells Fargo Bank on the corner of 131st Street and Park Boulevard," police said. The suspect is described as white male with a thin beard who is approximately 6-foot-2 or 6-foot-4. He appeared to weigh between 170…
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
The suspect is "believed to be involved in other recent Largo area bank robberies," according to a Pinellas County Sheriff's Office media release.
The Wells Fargo Bank on Park Boulevard in Seminole was robbed around 5 p.m. Wednesday, Pinellas County Sheriff's detectives report. The suspect entered the bank at 130999 Park Blvd. in Seminole and presented a note to a teller demanding cash, according to a media release. The suspect "implied he had a gun. However, no weapon was seen," a sheriff's media release states. The suspect was described as a white male with short-brown hair, who is approximately 6-foot-2. He appeared to weigh about 180 pounds and to be in his 30s or early 40s. He was "unshaven with crooked teeth and a tattoo on his upper chest/neck area," according to a media release. The suspect was described as wearing a black jacket with white stripes and dark-colored pants. …
Thursday, January 3, 2013
The Wells Fargo Bank on West Bay Drive was robbed around 3:50 p.m. on Thursday, Largo Police report.
The Wells Fargo Bank on West Bay Drive was robbed around 3:50 p.m. Thursday, Largo Police report. An unarmed suspect entered the bank and presented a note to a teller, a police media release states. The suspect is described as a white male, who is approximately 6-feet, 4-inches tall. He appeared to weigh between 170 and 180 pounds. He has a thin beard and was wearing a black suit with a white cap, police report. The suspect left the bank on foot and headed southwest. The individual may have been driving a small 4-door, dark-colored vehicle, police report. Additional photos of the suspect are on the Largo Police Facebook page. Police have also posted a video the suspect reportedly used. Anyone with information on the suspect or alleged …
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Crimestoppers announced a reward for tips leading to arrest of a Largo bank robbery suspect, according to a news release.
Crimestoppers is now offering a reward to help identify the suspect in a Dec. 14 Largo bank robbery, according to a news release. Largo Police say that a man robbed the BB&T Bank on Walsingham Road. The robbery happened at 9:11 a.m. at 14141 Walsingham Road, according to a news release. The suspect is described as 25-30 years old with a thin build and about 5-feet, 9-inches tall. He fled the bank on foot. Police think the man was hanging around the Publix at 12022 Indian Rocks Road before the robbery occured, police report. Anyone having information that would help identify the suspect in this case is asked to contact Crime Stoppers of Pinellas County. You can maintain your anonymity and if your tip leads to an arrest, you may be eligible…
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Busy week? Allow us to catch you up on some of the highlights.
1. A Largo 10-year-old became an Internet sensation and caught the attention of the 'Today' Show for his "Gangnam Style" performance with the cheerleaders at Tampa Bay Buccaneers games. 2. A man was accused of running around a Largo parking lot Wednesday, wearing only a red shirt and no pants, police reported. In a separate investigation, police are seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect in a reported bank robbery Friday on Walsingham Road. 3. On the roadways around Largo, a Seminole man died in a Clearwater crash. Also, Largo officials considered a proposed plan to improve safety and efficiency on the roads around town. 4. Ready for the holidays? During the twelve days before Christmas, Largo Patch is highlighting popular …
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5:14 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Already apprehended. Same 47% er that robbed the BB&T in December. more ›