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***UPDATE***
This case has been solved. The suspects have been identified as Davaughn Ayabarreno (checkered shirt) and Ronny Torres (red cap). Both have been charged with retail theft and conspiracy to commit retail theft.
ORIGINAL POST FOLLOWS:
CRIME: RETAIL THEFT
CRIME SCENE: RACETRAC - 11023 Highway 17 N., EAGLE LAKE
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASE: #25-32
This crime occurred on January 1, 2025, at around 3:15 am.
The two suspects arrived in a light-colored KIA SUV, and entered the RaceTrac store together.
One of the suspects acted as a distraction by talking to a sales clerk, while the other suspect stole bottled wine.
The suspects then left.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE VIDEO OF THE SUSPECTS
If you recognize one or both of the males in this video, or you have information regarding this investigation, please contact Detective Collins at 863-678-4170 or JCollins3@polksheriff.org.
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