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Burglary at Bella Citta Elementary School
Nov 28, 2024
Media Contact : Meghan Petty, PIO
Media Contact : Meghan Petty, PIO
CRIME: BURGLARY AT BELLA CITTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CRIME SCENE: 201 BELLA CITTA BLVD, DAVENPORT
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASE: #24-48108
Five unknown suspects broke into Bella Citta Elementary School overnight on November 28, 2024.
Click here to see a video of the suspects.
The suspects tried to enter the school through several doors which were locked. They can be seen on video entering the back courtyard of the school through a gate.
The suspects roughly removed the trim of the cafeteria door, which allowed them to break the locking mechanism on the door and access the cafeteria. Once inside, they stole food items from the refrigerators, and left them open, which damaged the remaining food items inside due to a lack of proper refrigeration. These suspects caused an estimated $200 worth of damage to the door and $500 worth of damage to the refrigerators and to the food supply.
If you have any information regarding this investigation, please contact Detective Melendez at 863-236-3900 or HMelendez@polksheriff.org.
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