Who:
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Patrol Operations Bureau
Investigative Operations Bureau
-Economic Crimes Unit

Leonard Anderson (Arrested)
DOB: 11/16/1956
Address: 795 CR 1 Lot 177, Palm Harbor
Charges: One count Grand Theft

What:
Detectives assigned to the Economic Crimes Unit have arrested a grand theft suspect who stole from the Suncoast Youth Football Conference. The suspect was the former president of the organization.

When:
The incidents occurred on multiple occasions from December 2016 to May 2017.  

The suspect was arrested on Thursday, January 18, 2018. 

Where:
The crime occurred at a Regions Bank located at 104786 US Highway 19 North, Tarpon Springs.   

Why/How:
Detectives assigned to the Economic Crimes Unit have arrested a grand theft suspect who stole from the Suncoast Youth Football Conference. The suspect, identified as 61-year-old Leonard Anderson, was the former president of the organization.

Detectives began their investigation in May 2017, after the Suncoast Youth Football Conference reported they had noted multiple discrepancies during a financial audit.

According to detectives, the thefts occurred between December 2016 and May 2017 and resulted in over $29,000.00 being stolen from the organization.

Detectives determined Anderson used the money for his own personal gain, to include purchasing a mobile home.

A warrant was issued for Anderson on January 17, 2018 and he was arrested by deputies on Thursday, January 18, 2018. Anderson was charged with one count of Grand Theft.

Anderson was transported to the Pinellas County Jail without further incident.

The investigation continues.