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Retail theft at Lakeland Circle K

Feb 26, 2023
Media Contact : Alicia Manautou, PIO

Polk County Sheriff's detectives are trying to identify the suspect seen here who committedCircle K theft suspect a retail theft at the Circle K located at 2109 W Memorial Blvd. in Lakeland.

Around 4:45 a.m. on Friday, February 26, 2023, this suspect went into the store and took 3 cases of Busch light beer from the store without paying. The suspect fled north on North Wabash Ave.

He was wearing a green and orange sweatshirt, green pants, and a hair net.

If anyone has information on this crime or recognizes this suspect, they are urged to contact Detective Holsonback at 863-577-1629 and reference case number 23-8627, or contact Heartland Crime Stoppers and remain anonymous:
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.
You will always remain anonymous and you may be eligible for a cash reward if your information leads to an arrest.

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