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Retail Theft in Lakeland at Dollar General

Dec 13, 2020
Media Contact : Alicia Manautou, PIO

The Polk County Sheriff's Office is hoping that someone will identify the men in this video. men. 

Around noon on December 13th, these suspects, believed to be from the Mulberry area, removed a cooler and laundry basket filled with t-shirts, underwear, socks and additional items from a Dollar General Store (4520 Old Kathleen Road) in Lakeland. They then fled the scene in an older model red and primer gray Ford Truck. 

If you recognize these men, the truck, or you have information that you believe might be helpful to this investigation, please contact Detective Marshall at 863- 577-1625 (reference case #20-48175).

Or if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Heartland Crime Stoppers:
* Call 1-800-226 TIPS (8477)
* From your cell phone, dial **TIPS
* Or visit the website www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip,"
* Or download the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet.

You will always remain anonymous when you send a tip through Crime Stoppers and you are eligible for a cash reward if your information leads to an arrest.

 

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