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Business Burglary: Prado Apartments
Nov 12, 2025
Media Contact : Juliana Rivera, PIO
Media Contact : Juliana Rivera, PIO
CRIME: BUSINESS BURGLARY
CRIME SCENE: THE PRADO APARTMENTS AT 2148 PRADO DR, DAVENPORT
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CASE 25-45106
On Thursday, November 6th, at approximately 8:30 am, two unknown Hispanic males, believed to be between 16-20 years old, were observed in the Prado Apartments main lobby prior to opening. One male was listening to music on the lobby computer while the other was asleep on a bench. The two were escorted off the property. After they left, the maintenance manager noticed the door to the electrical room had been pried open and found open snack wrappers on the floor.
If you have any information about this crime, or you recognize the suspects, please contact Detective Swilley at (863) 978-9557 or email JSwilley@polksheriff.org.
If you wish to remain anonymous AND be eligible for a reward, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers in one of four ways:
• CALL 1-888-400 TIPS (8477) Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida
• DIAL **TIPS from your cell phone
• VISIT http://heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip,"
• DOWNLOAD the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet
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