Who:
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
Patrol Operations Bureau

Investigative Operations Bureau
- Robbery/Homicide Unit

Reginald Donnell Boone
DOB: 3/1/1999
Address: 1865 Audrey Drive, Clearwater
Charges: Two Counts Armed Robbery With A Deadly Weapon, One Count Violation of Misdemeanor Probation, Possession of Marijuana Under 20 grams

Taiwan Jontrell Lee
DOB: 2/25/1996
Address: 1865 Audrey Drive, Clearwater
Charges: Felon In Possession Of A Firearm, VOP Fleeing or Eluding, VOP Grand Theft Motor Vehicle (Two), VOP Obstruct/Resist Without Violence, Hillsborough County Warrant for Burglary To An Unoccupied Structure

Victims will not be identified at this time as detectives are still searching for additional suspects.

What:
Detectives have arrested two suspects who attempted to rob the victims at gun point after they responded to an ad on Craigslist; on two different occasions.

When:
Boone was arrested on May 1, 2015 at approximately 7:00 AM and Lee was arrested on May 1, 2015 at approximately 9:00 AM.

Where:
Lee was arrested at 1865 Audrey Drive, Clearwater and Boone was arrested at Clearwater High School, 540 South Hercules Avenue.

Why/How:
According to detectives, the victims responded to a motorcycle ad that was placed on Craigslist and upon their arrival were robbed at gun point. The crimes occurred at 1:23 PM on Friday, April 24, 2015 and on April 26, 2015 at approximately 10:37 PM at 1512 Cedar Street in Safety Harbor. (See original news release 15-106.)

Through various investigative techniques the suspects were identified and arrested. In the first incident there were three suspects and in the second incident there were five suspects. Detectives are still investigating to identify the remaining suspects.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office wants to remind the public to be aware of your surroundings and choose a safe place when responding to any online ads. When choosing a location make sure it is a public place open for business, a well-lit area and do not go alone.

The investigation continues.

Anyone with information that may assist in this investigation are asked to contact Detective Stephen Bergstrom of the Robbery/Homicide Unit at (727) 582-6200 or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward contact Crime Stoppers at 1800-873-TIPS or www.crimestoppersofpinellas.org.

Taiwan Jontrell Lee


Reginald Donnell Boone