Sheriff Grady Judd

Investigators at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office are trying to solve an armed robbery, and we’re hoping you can help.

On Monday, August 5th at about 1:00 p.m., a man was confronted by three suspects who occupied a dark blue or black Lexus (possibly an ES 300 model) four door sedan in the area of Lake Blue Drive NW and Avenue Z NW in Winter Haven. One of the suspects brandished a 9mm handgun and property was forcefully taken from the victim. The suspect shot towards the victim and fled the area, shortly thereafter. 

Suspect #1 was described as a white male, 6’2”, 145 lbs., with short dark hair.

Suspect #2 was described as a white male, 5’8”-5’9”, 160 lbs., with sandy blonde hair.

Suspect #3 was described as a white female, unknown height and weight, with dark shoulder length hair.

The victim was uninjured during this incident. The suspects area still out there, and we’re hoping for information that will help in this investigation.

If you can help, please contact Detective Grant at 863-298-6914, or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward leading to an arrest, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers 1-800-226-TIPS (8477) or www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip," or download the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet.