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Car burglar of Southeast Winter Haven is now an armed burglar

Apr 3, 2023
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO

On April 3rd at around 3:52 am, a man attempted to enter several vehicles in the county-named streets of southeast Winter Haven, and he was successful at least one time. 

In that one successful burglary, he stole a loaded handgun and a credit card.

At 6:21 that same morning, he went into Walmart (355 Cypress Gardens Blvd) and used the stolen credit card to purchase Visa and Master Card gift cards. 
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If you recognize this suspect, or you have any other information that could be helpful to this investigation, please contact Detective Richards at 863-298-6200 or MRICHARDS@POLKSHERIFF.ORG (23-13971).

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