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Retail Theft: Old Polk City Rd in Lakeland
Nov 15, 2022
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a retail theft that occurred on November 15th in the 7:00pm hour at the Walgreens store at 410 Old Polk City Road in Lakeland.
The suspect stole multiple items then left in a silver-colored sedan, possibly a Lincoln.
The suspect was described as being a white male, about 6'5", and 240 pounds.
If you recognize the suspect or the vehicle, or you have some other bit of information about this case, please contact Detective Scheidegg at (863)577-1600 or CScheidegg@polksheriff.org (Case #22-48016)
To report a tip anonymously and be eligible for a reward, call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226 TIPS (8477)…
Or report your information via Heartland.CrimeStoppersWeb.com by clicking on "Submit A Tip" tab…
Or report it by way of your smart device through the free "P3tips" app on your smart phone.
You will always remain anonymous no matter how you submit your tip.
Tips are forwarded to law enforcement for follow up. If an arrest is made based on your tip, you are eligible for a cash reward of up to $3000.00
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The mug shot of 47-year old Kenneth DeShawn Bailey of Bartow might look familiar to you. That's because we arrested him on May 28th, and then subsequently reported the arrest on social media, as is our wont to do.
When we arrested him, it was for retail thefts at Publix and… x.com/i/web/status/1…
On Wednesday, June 11th, 28-year old Tyler Mountain of Auburndale was #ArrestedByThePolkCountySheriffsOffice.
On April 30th, the PCSO began investigating complaints about suspicious behavior by Mountain.
Other residents of the mobile home park where Mountain resided reported… x.com/i/web/status/1…
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