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Crime Stoppers
Car Burglaries near Kathleen High School
Feb 4, 2020
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
On Tuesday, February 4th, between 1am and 4am, three suspects were seen burglarizing cars in the area of Chestnut Road and Crutchfield Road (near Kathleen High School). The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating, and needs assistance in identifying those involved.
The suspects were described as:
White Male: Approximately 5'8".
Black Male #1: Approximately 5'8"
Black Male #2: Approximately 6'5"
If you think you know the suspect in this video, or if you have information that could be helpful to this investigation, please contact Detective Galstad at 863-577-1621 (reference case #20-6931), or if you wish to remain anonymous, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers. Call 1-800-226 TIPS (8477), 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 and you may be eligible for a cash reward if your information leads to an arrest. Your information will be forwarded to law enforcement for follow up. If an arrest is made based on your tip, you are eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000.
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Miranda was read Miranda and his PCSO charges are:
Burglary - occupied (F1)
Battery on a law enforcement officer (F2)
Resisting arrest with violence - 2 cts (F2)
Resisting arrest without violence - 2 cts (F3)
False imprisonment (F2)
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#Breaking: This is Denis Corea Miranda, 21, in the country illegally from Nicaragua. He fought with federal agents as they were taking him into custody in #Lakeland this morning. He fled, PCSO set up a perimeter, and we got him.
Sheriff Judd will give details live on our… x.com/i/web/status/1…
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is conducting a Firearms Safety Course/Concealed Weapons Class on Saturday, September 13th, 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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