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Oct 20, 2026
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Crime Stoppers
SOLVED! From stolen wallet to credit card fraud
Aug 30, 2026
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
This suspect was identified through an anonymous Crime Stoppers tip. The suspect is 17-year-old Keyshaun Marcelus of Orlando. He has been arrested and charged with Unauthorized Use Credit Card Obtain Goods (F3), Theft Taking/Retaining Credit Card of Another (M1), Petit Theft (M1), and Unlawful Possession of Identification Cards (M1)
CRIME: PETIT THEFT AND FRAUD
CRIME SCENE: WAFFLE HOUSE-44209 US 27, DAVENPORT
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CASE 26-35989
On August 30, 2026, a woman unknowingly dropped her wallet in the parking lot of the Waffle House at 44209 US 27 in Davenport.
A short time later, a man picked up the wallet, but made no attempt to get it returned to the owner. Instead, the man took the credit card from the wallet and used it at a nearby Target store and a 7-ELEVEn store.
The suspect is pictured here, wearing the red outfit.
If anyone recognizes this man or has any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Cordero Treston at (863) 236-3900 or email KCordero-Treston@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 http://heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip,"
• DOWNLOAD the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet
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