Clearwater Man Arrested for Alleged Theft of Over $11,000 in Cash and Jewelry
A Clearwater man, George Leap, was arrested by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office for allegedly stealing over $11,000 in cash and jewelry from a woman who hired him for condo repairs in Belleair Bluffs.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, October 9, 2026 —
George Leap, a resident of Clearwater, has been arrested by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office on charges related to alleged theft. The arrest follows an investigation into a complaint filed by a woman who had hired Leap for repairs at her condominium in Belleair Bluffs.
According to authorities, Leap is accused of stealing a combined total of over $11,000 in cash and jewelry from the victim’s residence. The alleged theft is said to have occurred while Leap was performing work on the woman’s condo. The specific nature of the repair work was not detailed in the initial reports. The value of the stolen items, comprising both monetary funds and jewelry, amounts to more than $11,000.
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office conducted the investigation leading to Leap’s arrest. Further details regarding the timeline of the alleged thefts, the exact date of Leap’s arrest, or the specific charges filed are pending release from the sheriff’s office. The victim, whose name has not been publicly disclosed, reportedly hired Leap for condo repair services. The alleged incidents took place within Belleair Bluffs.
The investigation remains ongoing, and the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office has not provided further information regarding the recovered items or additional suspects at this time. Leap is currently in the custody of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
Story summarized from the original created by Brian McBride on www.tampabay28.com, see more information here.
