Suspect charged in Pest Control Scam
Date: July 27, 2022
Case #: 2022-001577
Sean Frank, 31, of Pompano Beach, has been charged with his role in a pest control scam believed to span several Florida jurisdictions.
The morning of February 24, 2022, a victim allowed Frank and another suspect, who claimed they were pest control employees, into her home at the River Oak Condominium complex. After they left, the victim noticed cash, jewelry, and other items, had been stolen.
Frank and his accomplice left in a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by a third person.
Frank has been charged with burglary to an occupied dwelling and scheming to defraud. These charges are enhanced due to the age of the victims. Frank is currently being held at the Escambia County Jail.
Bradenton Police Detectives continue to investigate two similar burglaries in the Ironwood/Pinebrook neighborhood, which also occurred on February 24. All of the burglaries occurred between 9am-Noon.
Do not allow anyone into your home that you didn’t hire. If someone claiming to be a contractor working on behalf of a homeowners’ association, management company, or another company asks to enter your home, and you aren’t expecting them, confirm their employment and identity before letting them in.
If you have information on this case, contact Det. Jay Gow at (941) 932-9373 or jay.gow@bradentonpd.com; or Det. Todd Freed at (941) 932-9370 or todd.freed@bradentonpd.com. You also may email any information on this or other cases to BPDTips@BradentonPD.com. To remain anonymous and eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000, call Crime Stoppers (toll-free) at 1-866-634-8477 (TIPS) or send an anonymous E-Tip through manateecrimestoppers.com.
