Unsolved Crimes
Stolen Firearms
January 17, 2024
STATUS: OPENThe Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a business burglary case
On 01/17/24 at 0314 hours, a burglary occurred at Money Pro Pawn located at 4555 Bee Ridge Road in Sarasota.
The front door was shattered, and three glass displays were broken into, possibly with hammers. One display was located on the west side of the business which contained jewelry, and the other two were near the rear wall and contained firearms and knives.
Video surveillance captured three suspects breaking the front door, running inside directly to the different displays, and shattering the glass, placing items into backpacks, and exiting once the alarm was activated.
Five (5) pistols, a revolver, and $2,000 worth of miscellaneous jewelry including silver bracelets and rings were stolen.
Stolen firearms:
- Black Ruger Mark IV pistol .22LR S/N 500057715
- Black Ruger Single-Six revolver .22LR S/N 62-29732
- Black Smith & Wesson M&P 40 Shield .40 S&W pistol S/N HVH4015
- Black Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield 9mm pistol S/N JDU5439
- Black Springfield Armory XD-M .40 S&W pistol S/N MG212613
- Black Walther Arms PPS M2 9mm pistol S/N AS9789
If you have any information regarding the identity of the unknown subjects pictured below, please contact Crime Stoppers.
Reference Case Number 24-4871
Unsolved Death
August 04, 2023
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) has identified female skeletal remains that were found in 2007 in Sarasota County. The sheriff’s office is seeking information from anyone familiar with the victim, Jeana Burrus, or her husband, James Burrus.
On February 6th, 2007, the skeletal remains of a female were discovered buried in a shallow grave in a wooded area of Ashton Ct. in Sarasota. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death remained cold until November of 2022, when the SCSO, working in conjunction with DNA Labs International Inc., utilized current advancements in DNA testing and genetic genealogy to make a positive identification.
The victim, identified as Jeana Lynn Burrus, was determined to be 39 years old at the time of her death. She resided in the 6200 block of Pauline Avenue in Sarasota with her husband and son, James Burrus, Jr. Jeana was unemployed. Her husband was employed at a local body shop in the 5600 block of Sarah Avenue in Sarasota. Her son attended Gulf Gate Elementary School between 2005-06.
The investigation into Jeana’s death was further complicated as she was never reported missing by family, and her whereabouts had not been questioned. The couple resided in Citrus County, Florida and Frederick, Maryland, prior to relocating to Sarasota County. The SCSO is asking anyone who may have known either Jeana or James Burrus or has information regarding her death to please reach out.
If you have any information regarding her death and want to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-TIPS (8477), or online at www.sarasotacrimestoppers.com.
Unsolved Missing Person Case
September 08, 2022
UNSOLVED HOMICIDE
March 15, 2022
STATUS: OPEN
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