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Vehicle burglary and stolen credit cards in Lakeland
Apr 11, 2025
Media Contact : Carrie Horstman, Administrator
Media Contact : Carrie Horstman, Administrator
CRIME: VEHICLE BURGLARY AND CREDIT CARD THEFT
CRIME SCENE: SWINDELL ROAD, LAKELAND
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASE #25-14460
A woman living on Swindell Road in Lakeland had her vehicle broken into the evening of April 9, 2025. The following morning, April 10th, she discovered her purse was missing. Her purse was later found, but her credit and debit cards were not inside.
The suspect seen in this video used one of her stolen credit cards at multiple stores in the county.
If you have any information about the investigation or recognize this suspect, please contact Detective Mashburn at 863-978-9280 or email tmashburn@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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Auburndale man fatally hit by CSX train Tuesday morning
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation after a man was fatally hit by a CSX train Tuesday morning, July 15, 2025.
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Grady's humans, Dennis & Judi, are really big fans of Sheriff Grady Judd. So much so that they named their furball after him.
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