Clermont authorities are asking the public for help to identify an individual wanted for burglarizing a vehicle.

According to the Clermont Police Department, the person of interest (shown below) approached a parked vehicle in the 300 block of Division Street in Clermont at 1:13 a.m. on Friday, March 1.

Clermont Police Department vehicle burglary suspect (March 1, 2024) 1
Clermont police are looking for this individual in connection with a vehicle burglary incident that occurred shortly before 1:15 a.m. on March 1, 2024.
Clermont Police Department vehicle burglary suspect (March 1, 2024) 3
Another photo of the vehicle burglary suspect.

The police department suspects that this individual entered the victim’s vehicle and stole a loaded firearm. As a result, the suspect is considered “armed and dangerous.”

Clermont Police Department vehicle burglary suspect (March 1, 2024) 4
Clermont police say that this individual is considered “armed and dangerous.”
Clermont Police Department vehicle burglary suspect (March 1, 2024) 6
Anyone who recognizes this individual is encouraged to contact the Clermont Police Department or Central Florida Crimeline.

No further details were released by police.

If you have any information regarding the identity of this individual, the Clermont Police Department asks that you contact Detective Mangual via phone (352-394-5588) or email (jmangual@clermontfl.org).

Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can contact the Central Florida Crimeline by calling 1-800-423-TIPS(8477) or clicking here to submit an online report.