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SOLVED!!! Four Corners burglar being sought
Nov 17, 2024
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
***NOVEMBER 20th UPDATE***
The suspect has been identified as 35-year-old David Schwerha of Kissimmee.
He was arrested in Osceola County for burglary and grand theft. When the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office ran his name, they found our active warrant for 10 counts of car burglary, 2 counts of attempted car burglary, petit theft, unlawful possession of someone else’s ID, and credit card fraud. Once he is done answering for the crimes he committed in Osceola, we’ll have a room ready for him at Grady Judd’s Bed and Breakfast…
CRIME SCENE: THE PALMS, DAVENPORT ESTATES, AND LEGACY PARK NEIGHBORHOODS OFF OF US 27 IN DAVENPORT
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASE: #24-46053
A car burglar struck multiple targets in the three neighborhoods early Sunday morning, November 17th.
The suspect is believed to be a white or Hispanic male. He wore a black mask, black gloves and sleeves, and a black backpack.
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If you recognize this suspect or you have any information about these crimes, please contact Detective Hector Melendez at 863-236-3900 or HMelendez@polksheriff.org.
If you wish to remain anonymous AND be eligible for a reward, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers in one of four ways:
• CALL 1-888-400 TIPS (8477) Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida
• 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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Unfortunately, some people decided to be naughty instead of nice this holiday season. Our good friends at @PolkFire (🚒) called us (🚓) to investigate a burglary of their equipment shed in Winter Haven on December 22, 2024. Just two days later, on Christmas Eve, we arrested… x.com/i/web/status/1…
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Our Northwest District deputy elves helped bring Christmas joy to a family who was displaced when their home on Rockridge Road in north #Lakeland was destroyed by a fire. They brought toys for six children to the home where they are temporarily staying. Merry Christmas, everyone!… x.com/i/web/status/1…
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