Pinellas officials arrest three in fitness center burglaries

Pinellas County sheriff's deputies and Clearwater police have arrested three South Florida men in connection with a string of burglaries to cars and trucks parked outside local fitness centers.

Arrested were Brandon T. Davis, 22, of Fort Lauderdale, Terrance T. Campbell, 25, of Lauderhill, and Nathan Robinson, 32, of Lauderdale Lakes.

The three men were arrested after a noon traffic stop Thursday near Main Street and Lake Haven in Dunedin, officials said.

Acting on information from Clearwater police, sheriff's Deputy Roy Swiech saw a black Cadillac Escalade that matched a description of the vehicle suspected of being involved in the fitness center thefts. Swiech called for backup and stopped the Cadillac. Inside, authorities said they found burglary tools such as modified screwdrivers and ice picks, as well as dozens of credit cards and other forms of identification from victims in Pinellas and other parts of the state.

Deputies also found checkbooks, iPods, a laptop and cell phones. Sheriff's officials said they also found evidence that the men were trying to practice the signatures found on some of the stolen credit cards and ID's. As a result, sheriff's officials said Davis, Campbell and Robinson may be linked to an identity theft ring.

All three are being held at the Pinellas County Jail today. Davis is charged with possession of burglary tools. Campbell and Robinson each face charges of vehicle burglary, possession of burglary tools and grant theft. Authorities say more charges are likely.

- Times staff writer

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They post some of the crime that occured, but not all of the crime.

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