A Sheriff’s Office patrol car, parked at the Big Pine Key residenceof a Sheriff’s Office sergeant was burglarized. Guns and tactical gear werestolen from inside and from the trunk of the car.
Sgt. Ken Fricke, who is also a member of the agency’sSpecial Weapons and Tactics Team, said he walked out to his car at 9 a.m. todayand discovered it had been burglarized. His personal handgun – a .40 caliberGlock – was missing from the center console. He said he last saw the handgun onSunday evening.
Also missing from the vehicle was an automatic rifle – aColt M4 with a scope – and a second handgun, a .45 caliber Glock pistol. A bagwith all of his SWAT gear was also gone, including a bullet resistant vest,helmet, padding and other items. Ammunition for all three guns was also takenfrom the vehicle.
Detectives and a Crime Scene investigator responded andprocessed the vehicle for evidence. It is unknown, at this time, how suspectsgained access to the vehicle. The neighborhood was canvassed for anyone who mayhave seen anything. Sgt. Fricke said he did hear his dogs bark between 2 and2:30 this morning, but did not look outside. The investigation is active andongoing at this time.
State law prohibits the release of a law enforcementofficers home address, so the exact location of the crime is being withheld.
Anyone with any information about this case is asked toreport it immediately at 305-289-2351. Detective David Brummer is the leadinvestigator. Callers who wish to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppersof the Florida Keys. If a Crime Stoppers tip leads to an arrest, the callerwould be eligible for a $1,000.00 cash reward. The CrimeStoppers hot line is 1-800-346-TIPS or tips can be submitted on line atwww.tipsubmit.com.
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