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String of home burglaries in same day in Port St. Lucie, police say

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Posted at 11:31 AM, Apr 17, 2019
and last updated 2019-04-17 19:19:45-04

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Port St. Lucie police are looking for leads after a series of home burglaries.

The Port St. Lucie Police Department said eight homes were hit on Friday, April 12. Surveillance images captured one of the suspected crooks.

Police said a thief wearing a hooded sweatshirt that appeared to read 'ALASKA' smashed the rear slider of a home in the 100 block of NW Bently Circle around 7:50 p.m.

Investigators said the homeowner returned home during the crime and the crook ran away to avoid being seen.

In three of the eight burglaries, a suspect vehicle was witnessed:

  • Silver/gray BMW sedan
  • Dark-tinted windows
  • Possible Florida license plate: JMJJ39 or JMJ39J

If you have any information about the crimes, call Detective Joshua Saffomilla at 772-871-5247, or Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-800-273-TIPS.

WPTV's Sabirah Rayford is working this story, and will provide updates throughout the day online and on air.