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SOLVED - LAKELAND: Retail theft

Mar 18, 2022
Media Contact : Alicia Manautou, PIO

****UPDATE: All three suspects have been identified and appropriately charged. Thank you to all our FB fans for getting the word out.
 
 
ORIGINAL POST:

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is hoping someone recognizes these suspects

On Friday, March 18, 2022, three men entered the Circle K store (8324 US 98 N.) in unincorporated Lakeland and stole an 18-pack of Michelob Ultra. One of the suspects was also observed shoving small bottles of Johnny Bootlegger Peach in his pants. 

They left the store without paying and fled the scene in a dark colored 4x4 pick-up truck driven by a possible fourth suspect.

All three suspects were wearing light colored t-shirts and dark colored shorts. One of the suspects is described as having longer black hair and a beard. He is about 25-years-old, approximately 5’8” tall, and weighs around 130 lbs.

If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Polk County Sheriff's Office Detective Wagstaff at 863-577-1600 (Case #22-11693).

Or to remain anonymous contact Heartland Crime Stoppers in one of four ways:
* CALL 1-800-226 TIPS (8477)
* DIAL **TIPS from your cell phone
* VISIT the website www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip,"
* DOWNLOAD the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet.

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