Police searching for suspects who stole construction tools from Tampa hotel

TAMPA, Fla. - Two suspects stole various construction tools from Karma Nest Tampa Hotel on Aug. 18, according to detectives.

Police say the hotel, located at 3001 University Center Dr., was undergoing renovations at the time of the crime.

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The two suspected burglars entered the hotel and broke into a smaller room around midnight, according to officials.

Police believe that one suspect is a Hispanic male of a larger build who was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and dark-colored shorts. The other suspect is a woman last seen wearing a long-sleeve dark-colored shirt, dark shorts, and a hat, according to detectives.

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Detectives say they have been gathering evidence and developing leads in this case but are asking the community to watch a surveillance video to help identify the two suspects.

Anyone with information that could assist in identifying the suspects involved in the burglary is asked to call Tampa Police at 813-231-6130. 

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