The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has identified a suspect in a bomb threat made against an assisted living facility in Carrollwood, who has since been arrested in Minnesota.
On April 7, 2026, the Colonnade at Carrollwood, located at 13550 S. Village Drive in Tampa, received a phone call from an individual who stated there was a bomb inside the building before hanging up.
Deputies responded and conducted a thorough search of the facility. No explosives or threats were located.
Through the investigation, detectives identified the caller as Alexander Lufriu, 33, who previously lived in Hillsborough County and is now connected to Scott County, Minnesota.
The Prior Lake Police Department located Lufriu and confirmed his phone number was associated with the call.
On April 8, 2026, Lufriu was arrested in Scott County, Minnesota, by the Prior Lake Police Department.
“Threatening lives and causing panic in our community is unacceptable," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “We will track you down, no matter where you are, and hold you accountable."
Lufriu is facing the following charges:
- False Report of a Bomb, Explosive, or Weapon of Mass Destruction
- Unlawful Use of Two-Way Communications Device
This remains an active investigation. Any updates will be provided by the Public Affairs Office.