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Car burglaries in Winter Haven
Oct 16, 2023
Media Contact : Carrie Horstman, Administrator
Media Contact : Carrie Horstman, Administrator
CRIME: CAR BURGLARIES
CRIME SCENE: MISTY MORNING DRIVE, WINTER HAVEN
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASE #23-41583
During the early morning hours of Tuesday, October 10, 2023, the suspect seen here went through the neighborhood of Misty Morning Drive (off of Thornhill Drive) and flipped car handles, opening the doors of the unlocked cars and stealing items from within. The suspect did steal a 9mm handgun from one of the vehicles. The suspect was wearing a hoodie and carrying a satchel across the front of his body.
Click here to see the video of the crime.
If you have any information that could be helpful to this investigation, please contact Detective Kennedy at (863) 297-1111 or at dkennedy@polksheriff.org.
If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers in one of four ways:
• CALL 1-800-226 TIPS (8477)
• DIAL **TIPS from your cell phone
• VISIT www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip,"
• DOWNLOAD the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet.
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The Polk County Sheriff's Office is conducting a Firearms Safety Course/Concealed Weapons Class on Saturday, August 2nd, from 8:00 am - Noon. If registration for the class fills up, a second afternoon class will be added for 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
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On Wednesday, July 16th, at around 11:58 am, Deputy Tirado conducted a traffic stop on a white Ram pickup truck on I-4 eastbound near Davenport.
The driver was identified as 57-year old Wilfred Manuel Velez Aruz of Apopka.
Mr. Velez Cruz told Deputy Tirado that he didn't have… x.com/i/web/status/1…
Just after midnight on Thursday, July 17th, a traffic stop (for no lights) was conducted in front of Tiger Villa Motel on New Tampa Highway in Lakeland.
When asked for his identification, the man told the deputy his name was Alberto Cruz, provided his date of birth, and his… x.com/i/web/status/1…
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