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Bike Theft-Sonny's Food Mart in Lakeland
Jan 6, 2021
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is trying to identify a bike thief and recover the stolen bike for the victim.
The theft occurred on Wednesday, January 6th at about 1:oopm in front of Sonny's Food Mart (2085 Highland Street West) in Lakeland.
The stolen bike was described as a black Schwinn with silver lettering.
In security video, the suspect (wearing a black & white striped hoodie, black shorts, black shoes, and long white socks) casually walked up to the bike rack and removed the bicycle.
If you recognize the suspect, or if you have any other information that could be helfpul to this case, please contact Detective Marcoux at 863-577-1600 (reference case #21-640),
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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