Deputies seek help in theft case

Deputies are seeking help from the public in identifying two unknown males seen on surveillance video/photos (see attached) stealing $100 worth of life bait from an Islamorada tackle shop.

The incident occurred at 2:39 a.m., Oct. 5 at the Tackle Center of Islamorada, 82661 Overseas Highway.

One suspect bought a bag of ice from an ice machine near the tackle store while the video footage shows the other suspect stealing live bait from a bait cooler.

• Suspect 1 was described as a white male wearing black socks with black sandals with a Champion® logo dark blue shirt with yellow Vans® shoes. He wore dark shorts, a dark colored hat with a camo pattern. He had dark hair in a ponytail. This is the suspect who stole the bait.

• Suspect 2 was described as wearing black shorts, gray shorts, gray tennis shoes with white soles and white socks.

Anyone with information about this crime should contact Upper Keys Sgt. Nick Whiteman at the Sheriff's Office at 305-664-6480. Callers who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-471-8477. Tipsters can remain anonymous and if a tip leads to an arrest in the case, the caller may be eligible for a cash reward. Tips may also be submitted online at www.floridakeyscrimestoppers.com or via a text message using the smartphone app called P3 Phone. Tips can also be submitted via social media such as Facebook, Instagram or Twitter using the @CrimeStoppers305 hashtag.