Bicyclist Swipes Bus Driver’s Purse

Hillsborough County deputies are on the hunt for a man they say helped himself to a school bus driver’s purse not too long ago.

The man in question is stepped onto a school bus parked at 5925 Yorkshire Drive in the Town 'N Country area and took off on a bicycle with the driver’s purse. The incident happened May 20 around 9:15 a.m.

Surveillance video captured the man in the act and now deputies want to identify him so they can make an arrest.

The man is described as a black male between the age of 20 and 25. He stands about 5 feet, 9 inches and 5 feet, 11 inches in height and weighs between 160 and 180 pounds. He has a tan complexion, medium build and was last seen wearing a black baseball cap, a T-shirt that was gray and black in color, black jean shorts and black sneakers.

The man was riding a dark-colored mountain bike.

Anyone with information about the crime is asked to contact the sheriff’s office at 813-247-8200. Tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers at  1-800-873-TIPS (8477). To report anonymously online just visit www.crimestopperstb.com or text "CSTB plus your tip" to C-R-I-M-E-S (274637).

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