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04-05-2018 INFORMATION SOUGHT IN RETAIL THEFT AT CIRCLE K
Apr 5, 2018
Media Contact : Carrie Horstman, PIO
Media Contact : Carrie Horstman, PIO
Polk County Sheriff’s detectives are asking for the public’s help in a retail theft that occurred at the Circle K store located at 2425 West Memorial Blvd in Lakeland.
Around 9:24 a.m. on April 4, 2018, the suspect seen here seen here entered the store, merchandise without paying, and fled in a black Honda Civic that had Batman stickers on the windows.
Anyone with information about this investigation is urged to contact Detective Leblanc at 863-577-1600 or 863-577-1614.
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A former Lakeland gymnastics coach who has already been convicted for possession of child pornography is back in jail-- this time for a sexual battery of a minor that occurred years ago.
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The Polk County Sheriff's Office is conducting a Firearms Safety Course/Concealed Weapons Class on Saturday, August 2nd, from 8:00 am - Noon. If registration for the class fills up, a second afternoon class will be added for 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
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