LARGO, Fla. – The Largo Police Department has arrested 44-year-old Tomasz Roman Kosowski and charged him with First Degree Murder regarding missing person, Steven Cozzi.
On March 21, 2023, the Largo Police Department responded to a call for service in reference to a missing person. Officers learned that Steven Cozzi had left his office 1501 S Belcher Road, leaving behind his wallet, car keys, and cell phone.
However, he was never seen exiting the building and left behind his vehicle.
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During the investigation, there was a strong chemical odor in the men’s bathroom of the office and small drops of blood. A subsequent forensics investigation revealed a significant amount of blood in the same bathroom.
Largo Police Detectives began looking for a suspicious person and vehicle that were seen at the office building at the same time as the victim.
This led the investigation to obtain a search warrant on the Kosowski’s residence in Tarpon Springs.
Evidence obtained from the search warrant led to the vehicle stop of Kosowski on Saturday, in Tarpon Springs.
Tomasz Roman Kosowski, was placed in custody and transported to Pinellas County Jail and charged with First Degree Murder. The body of Steven Cozzi has not been located at this time.
The Largo Police Department would like to thank the Tarpons Springs Police Department, Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office and The Pinellas-Pasco County State Attorney’s Office for their assistance in this ongoing investigation.
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As stated, the investigation is still active and ongoing. We anticipate providing additional information when the integrity of the investigation allows us to do so.
“At this time, we are asking that anyone that feels they have information pertinent to this investigation to call Detective Bolton at the Largo Police Department at 727-587-6730,” said Largo Police Department.
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