Hillsborough ‘Warrant Wednesday’ Hunt Is On For Robbery Suspect Still On The Run

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is turning to the public for help finding 29-year-old Alexander Jamis, who investigators say is wanted on multiple charges, including robbery by sudden snatching, domestic violence battery, and criminal mischief of $1,000 or more. Deputies highlighted Jamis in the agency’s “Warrant Wednesday” outreach and shared his photo and basic identifying details. Authorities say he remains at large as they work incoming tips.

In a brief post on X, the sheriff’s office shared Jamis’s picture, age, and the list of charges, and asked anyone with information to call 813-247-8200, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. The message carried the usual “Warrant Wednesday” tag and directed callers to the non-emergency tip line.

Charges and statutes

Robbery by sudden snatching, one of the counts listed by HCSO, is defined in Florida law as taking money or other property directly from a victim when the victim is aware the property is being taken. The offense is generally a third-degree felony unless a weapon is used, according to the Florida Statutes.

Criminal mischief that causes $1,000 or more in damage is also treated as a third-degree felony under state law, per F.S. 806.13. In other words, once the alleged damage crosses that dollar threshold, the charge moves out of misdemeanor territory.

Domestic battery explained

Domestic violence battery in Florida refers to certain acts, including battery, assault, or stalking, that are committed against family or household members. State materials explain that the domestic violence statute covers a range of underlying offenses when the parties are related or have lived together, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement…

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