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Police search for jewelry thief caught on video in Sarasota home wearing tracksuit, ski mask

Posted at 11:28 AM, Mar 18, 2019
and last updated 2019-03-18 11:44:18-04

SARASOTA, Fla. — Police in Sarasota need the public's help in identifying a burglary suspect who broke into a home on Meadow Lark Drive in Sarasota on March 9, 2019 at approximately 9:45 p.m. while the homeowners were out to dinner.

The victims told police when they returned to their home, they noticed someone had been inside of their house.

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Watch the surveillance video below:

Home video cameras show the suspect, approximately 6'0" tall, medium build, wearing a tracksuit, ski mask and gloves, walking around the property before climbing onto a second-floor balcony and gaining access through a bedroom. The suspect reportedly stole a large amount of jewelry. The jewelry stolen is valued at more than $25,000.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call Detective Angela Cox at 941-363-5827 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-TIPS or online at www.sarasotacrimestoppers.com