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The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a county park on Old Kissimmee Road in Davenport on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at around 6:00 p.m.
The victim rode his bike to the park and was approached by two unknown black males who asked him if he wanted to buy weed. The victim declined. The suspects then told the victim to empty his pockets, and he retreated. He was then confronted by a third suspect who was armed with a handgun and fired two rounds into the ground. All three suspects robbed the victim, and fled on foot.
One suspect is described as a black male, 5'9" tall, wearing dark gym shorts, a tank top, and a grey hoodie with red stripes.
One suspect is described as a black male, 6'1"tall, with long twists in his hair, skinny sweatpants, and boots.
One suspect is described as a black male, 6'1" tall, with nappy hair, wearing a sweatsuit.
After the robbery, the suspects fled in an unknown direction.
If you have any information that could help detectives identify the suspects, please contact Detective Hewett at 863-298-6960, or to remain anonymous, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers - call 1-800-226-TIPS (8477), visit the website www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on “Submit A Tip,” or download the free “P3tips” app on your smartphone or tablet.