Two Arrested in String of Car Burglaries and Credit Card Fraud Across Tampa and Pinellas

Spree of Car Thefts and Burglaries

• 🚨 Tampa police apprehended two suspects, Joshua Murdoch and Aaron Alderman, following a series of car thefts and burglaries.
• 🗓️ The investigation into this crime spree began on June 22nd, involving incidents across Tampa and Pinellas County.

Stolen Vehicles and Items

• 🚗 A Jeep Wrangler was initially stolen from the Season Apartments near the Courtney Campbell Causeway.
• 💳 A wallet and credit cards were stolen during a car break-in at the same complex and subsequently attempted to be used at a local Publix.
• 📍 The stolen Jeep was later found in a Target parking garage with a stolen license plate from a different Jeep, containing items linked to numerous car break-ins.

Suspects Apprehended

• 📸 Joshua Murdoch was identified through surveillance footage attempting to use stolen credit cards and was allegedly spotted in the stolen Jeep by Clearwater police.
• 🏨 On Tuesday night, both Murdoch and Alderman were found in a stolen Hyundai Elantra behind a hotel on Spruce Street.
• 🔫 A stolen gun was found in Murdoch's backpack, along with additional stolen property and license plates in the Elantra.

Charges and Ongoing Investigation

• ⚖️ Joshua Murdoch faces charges including armed burglary, grand theft auto, and fraudulent use of credit cards.
• ⚖️ Aaron Alderman is charged with burglary and grand theft auto.
• 🔍 Tampa police are continuing to investigate whether the suspects were involved in additional thefts or break-ins.