On November 3rd at about 9:41pm, a man walked into the Walgreens store at 6780 US 98 North in Lakeland, grabbed two beverages and a lighter and approached the counter. The man then requested several packs of cigarettes.

The suspect began going through the motions of paying for his purchase with a credit card, but suddenly walked out of the store with the merchandise that still had not been paid for.

The suspect was only able to be described as a black male wearing a gray hoodie and red basketball shorts.

VIDEO OF THIS CRIME CAN BE VIEWED HERE

If you recognize the suspect, or you have information regarding this case, please contact Detective Colletti at 863-577-1600 or CColletti@polksheriff.org (Case #22-46484).

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