Sheriff Grady Judd

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that occurred in Lake Wales Estates on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2019, at around 6:00 p.m. 

The crime occurred on a dirt trail between Cedar Hammock Street and Scott Avenue.  

Four suspects exited a white Dodge pickup truck and confronted the victims, who were inside their vehicle. The suspects accused the victims of hitting their vehicle. One of the suspects brandished a firearm and pointed it at the driver, while demanding money. The truck fled the area to an unknown location.

The suspect vehicle was described as a 2010’s Dodge pickup truck with a lift kit, mud terrain tires, and amber or yellow lights on the roof. The truck also had a large horizontal side decal that ran from the rear to the front. 

The front passenger was described as a tan, white male, approximately 30-40 years old, medium build, light beard.

The driver was described as a white male, in his 20’s, heavyset, and brown beard. He wore a holster on his right hip with a black semi-automatic handgun.

The rear passengers were described as white males, approximately 5’10” and 215 lbs.

If you have any information that could help detectives identify the suspects, please contact Detective Grant at 863-298-6914, 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.