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ATTEMPTED ROBBERY - MARATHON STORE - 628 WABASH AVENUE, LAKELAND

Mar 26, 2024
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO

CRIME: ATTEMPTED ROBBERY
CRIME SCENE: MARATHON STORE - 628 WABASH AVENUE, LAKELAND
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASE #24-12716

On March 26th at about 9 PM, a man entered the Marathon store on Wabash Avenue in Lakeland and demanded that the clerk open the register. 

The clerk refused. 

The man put his hand in his pocket and again demanded that the clerk open the register.
The clerk again refused and called 911.

The suspect fled before deputies arrived.

A PCSO detective is now trying to identify the man seen here.
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If you have any information regarding this investigation, please contact Detective Doerr at 863-298-6200 or  adoerr@polksheriff.org
If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers in one of four ways:
• CALL 1-888-400 TIPS (8477)
• DIAL **TIPS from your cell phone
• VISIT www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com
and click on "Submit A Tip,"
• DOWNLOAD the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet.

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