{"id":3140,"date":"2026-06-10T19:38:57","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T19:38:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tampamovingjournal.com\/?p=3140"},"modified":"2026-06-10T19:38:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T19:38:57","slug":"manatee-county-facebook-marketplace-sting-takes-down-florida-theft-ring-mcso","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tampamovingjournal.com\/?p=3140","title":{"rendered":"Manatee County Facebook Marketplace sting takes down Florida theft ring: MCSO"},"content":{"rendered":"

BRADENTON, Fla.<\/strong> – <\/span>A sophisticated statewide theft ring unraveled after undercover detectives set up a Facebook Marketplace sting to catch suspects reselling stolen Home Depot rental equipment, according to the Manatee County Sheriff\u2019s Office. \u00a0<\/p>

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Florida retail theft ring<\/strong><\/h2>

What we know:<\/p>

The multi-county scheme collapsed after Manatee County sheriff’s detectives spotted stolen commercial equipment listed for sale online.\u00a0<\/p>

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Undercover investigators arranged to buy an 18-inch trencher and set up a meeting point. When the suspects arrived, deputies confirmed the machinery had been rented just minutes prior from a nearby Home Depot on State Road 64 using fake identification.\u00a0<\/p>

Authorities arrested 48-year-old Nakia Moore, 18-year-old Kitron Richardson and 28-year-old Jaquez Lane.\u00a0<\/p>

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Courtesy: Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.\u00a0<\/span> <\/p> <\/div><\/div>

When law enforcement officers searched their vehicle, they said they found fraudulent ID documents and financial cards used to execute the rentals.\u00a0<\/p>

All three suspects are from the Miami area and face charges of scheme to defraud and grand theft.\u00a0<\/p>

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Investigators said they linked the group to at least 55 stolen pieces of equipment worth more than $52,000 taken from stores in Manatee, Sarasota, Hillsborough, Charlotte, Lee and Palm Beach Counties.\u00a0<\/p>

Wanted suspect at large<\/strong><\/h2>

While three people are in custody, detectives are still searching for 23-year-old Angel Richardson for her alleged role in the operation.\u00a0<\/p>

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Courtesy: Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.\u00a0<\/span> <\/p> <\/div><\/div>

What we don’t know:<\/p>

Investigators have not yet confirmed if the group is responsible for additional thefts, though more charges are expected as the investigation continues across other Florida jurisdictions.\u00a0<\/p>

Help locate suspect<\/strong><\/h2>

What you can do:<\/p>

Anyone with information on Richardson’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office at (941) 747-3011.\u00a0<\/p>

To remain anonymous and qualify for a cash reward, tipsters can contact Manatee County Crime Stoppers at (866) 634-8477 or submit a tip online at www.ManateeCrimeStoppers.com.<\/p>

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