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LAKELAND: Industrial Park theft

Sep 11, 2021
Media Contact : Alicia Manautou, PIO

Detectives with the Polk County Sheriff's Office need your help to identify the man in these photos.

At around 10:00 p.m. on September 11, 2021, he removed a foldable chair, a rag, and an apron from a laundry basket behind a business near Industrial Park Drive in unincorporated Lakeland. He then sat in the chair in back of the business, and engaged in a lewd act. When done, he left the property taking the chair, rag, and apron with him.

If you recognize this man or have any other information related to this crime, please contact Detective Kelley at 863-499-2400 (case #21-37822) 

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Heartland Crime Stoppers:
* Call 1-800-226 TIPS (8477)
* From your cell phone, dial **TIPS
* Or visit the website www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip," 
* Or download the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet. 
You will always remain anonymous when you send a tip through Crime Stoppers and you are eligible for a cash reward if your information leads to an arrest.


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