Who: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Operations Bureau - Economic Crimes Unit
St Petersburg Police Department - Patrol Operations
Alija Boskovic (Arrested) DOB: 09/27/1962 Address: 6701 3rd Street N, St. Petersburg Charges: two counts of grand theft and three counts of petit theft
Nermin Boskovic (Arrested) DOB: 08/23/1990 Address: 6701 3rd Street N, St Petersburg Charges: six counts of grand theft and four counts of petit theft
Fatima Boskovic (Arrested) DOB: 02/02/1964 Address:6701 3rd Street N, St Petersburg Charges: three counts of grand theft and eight counts of petit theft
Sanita Jasrevic (Arrested) DOB: 11/24/1995 Address: 6701 3rd Street N, St Petersburg Charges: six counts of grand theft and six counts of petit theft
Home Depot (Victim) Address: Store # 6304,10550 Park Boulevard N, Seminole Address: Store # 6364, 2070 Tyrone Boulevard N, St Petersburg
What: Detectives assigned to the Economic Crimes Unit have arrested four suspects for multiple counts of organized felony retail theft and petit theft. When: The suspects were arrested on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
The investigation began on June 7, 2015, and continued through January 14, 2016. Where: The investigation was conducted in Pinellas County.
Why/How: Detectives assigned to the Economics Crime Unit have arrested four suspects for multiple counts of organized felony retail theft and petit theft.
According to detectives, the investigation began on June 7, 2015, when Home Depot loss prevention personnel reported a pattern involving multiple retail thefts. The investigation continued through January 14, 2016.
Through various investigative techniques, detectives identified four suspects; 54-year-old Alija Boskovic, 26-year-old Nermin Boskovic, 53-year-old Fatima Boskovic and 21-year-old Sanita Jasrevic. The suspects stole large amounts of building materials from Home Depot. These materials include paint, floor tile, power tools, faucets, vacuums, ceiling fans, smoke alarms and curtain rods. The suspects would bring several items to a known associate working as a cashier and only pay for a small portion. This occurred at two different Home Depot locations within the County. The names of the associates will remain unidentified as this is an active investigation.
Detectives estimate a loss exceeding $50,000; however, $11,653.16, has been verified.
On April 11, 2017, Alija Boskovic, Nermin Boskovic, Fatima Boskovic, and Sanita Jasrevic were arrested by the St. Petersburg Police Department and taken to the Pinellas County Jail for outstanding charges relating to this investigation.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Economic Crimes Unit Detective J. Cangemi at 727-582-6137. To remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS or www.crimestoppersofpinellas.org
The investigation continues.
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