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DOJ: Fake utility worker robbery, child zip-tied

Two men indicted in Tampa for robbing an apartment and zip-tying a 13-year-old, including an autistic child.
WHO: Two men accused; Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies; Tampa family
WHAT: Federal indictment alleges fake utility worker gained access, zip-tied a 13-year-old, and robbed the apartment
WHEN: Jul 14, 2026 at 3:02 PM ET
WHERE: Tampa, Florida
WHY: The men allegedly posed as utility workers to gain entry and carry out the robbery.

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