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Can you identify these I-phone stealing suspects?

Feb 9, 2019
Media Contact : Sherrie Morgan, PIO

PCSO needs your help to identify two men who stole IPhones from a store in Davenport.

On Sunday, February 9, 2019, at approximately 1:10 p.m., two black male suspects entered the AT&T store located at 2300 Deer Creek Lane in Davenport.

One suspect went over to the display phones, while the other suspect stood in line. The suspect by the display phones snatched an IPhone XS and an IPhone XS Max from the cords.

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Both suspects fled the store and took off in a dark gray Honda Accord.

These suspects are believed to be involved in other cell phone thefts in central Florida.

If you have any information, please contact Detective Staton at 863.236.3928 or call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous. You could be eligible for a reward if your information leads to an arrest. You may also visit www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com to provide a tip.

 

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