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Welcome to the Polk County Sheriff's Office Website. We are happy to provide this site as a resource for use by members of the Polk County Sheriff's Office, the media, and the public. By following us on the Internet, you can help make Polk County a safer place to live from the comfort of your living room. Check in often. And, if you need us - call us. We will always answer the call.

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Crime Stoppers

Car burglar of Southeast Winter Haven is now an armed burglar

Apr 3, 2023
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO

On April 3rd at around 3:52 am, a man attempted to enter several vehicles in the county-named streets of southeast Winter Haven, and he was successful at least one time. 

In that one successful burglary, he stole a loaded handgun and a credit card.

At 6:21 that same morning, he went into Walmart (355 Cypress Gardens Blvd) and used the stolen credit card to purchase Visa and Master Card gift cards. 
(CLICK HERE TO SEE THE VIDEO)

If you recognize this suspect, or you have any other information that could be helpful to this investigation, please contact Detective Richards at 863-298-6200 or MRICHARDS@POLKSHERIFF.ORG (23-13971).

To report a tip anonymously and be eligible for a reward, call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226 TIPS (8477)…
Or report your information via Heartland.CrimeStoppersWeb.com by clicking on "Submit A Tip" tab… 
Or report it by way of your smart device through the free "P3tips" app on your smart phone.
You will always remain anonymous no matter how you submit your tip. 
Tips are forwarded to law enforcement for follow up. If an arrest is made based on your tip, you are eligible for a cash reward of $1000.00

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