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LAKELAND: Animal Abandonment case

Feb 6, 2024
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO

CRIME: ANIMAL ABANDONMENT
CRIME SCENE: W. GREENWOOD ST. & SOUTHERN AVE. - LAKELAND
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASE #24-5554

The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating an animal abandonment case in Lakeland. 
The crime occurred on February 6th at around 1:30pm.

A witness said the driver of the pictured red & black SUV stopped the vehicle in the middle of the road, released a dog, and drove away--leaving the dog behind.

The dog is a male Maltese mix breed. We've included a photo of the good boy.

The two occupants of the SUV were described as two black females of unknown ages.

If you have any information that could be helpful to this investigation, please contact Deputy Caldwell at 863-534-7205 or at rc8138@polksheriff.org. 
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