
PUNTA GORDA, Fla.- A man burglarized the Discount Convenience Store in the Deep Creek Commons, 24901 Sandhill Blvd., early Tuesday morning, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said.
The suspect is described as being around 6 feet tall with a thin build and wearing a hat.
If you have any information on the identity of the suspect, contact the sheriff’s office at 941-639-2101.
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