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SOLVED! Retail theft from south Lakeland Marathon

Apr 3, 2025
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO

SOLVED!

The suspect has been identified. He is a juvenile, and has been charged with retail petit theft. 

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CRIME: RETAIL THEFT
CRIME SCENE: MARATHON, 6808 S.FLORIDA AVE., LAKELAND
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASE #25-13503


PCSO detectives are trying to identify the person in this video in reference to a retail theft investigation.

At around 5pm on April 3rd, a retail theft occurred at the Marathon store at 6808 S. Florida Avenue in Lakeland. 

As you can see in the video, the suspect stole a vape smoking device and a disposable vaping device with a total value of $55.

The victim said the suspect was a Hispanic male, possibly a juvenile.

If you have any information about the investigation, please contact Detective Hannon at 863-499-2400 or email RHannon@polksheriff.org.

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