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Crime Stoppers
SOLVED! CAR BURGLARY IN EAST LAKELAND
Sep 16, 2025
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
***UPDATE***
The suspect seen burglarizing the vehicle was identified as 16-year old Willis Jourdain of Lakeland. He has been arrested and charged with: Burglary of Conveyance, Petit Theft, and Violation of Probation.
CRIME: CAR BURGLARY
CRIME SCENE: RALPH ROAD/N. COMBEE ROAD, LAKELAND
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CASE 25-36966
A wallet containing cash was stolen from an unlocked vehicle on September 16th, at around 3 pm.
The crime occurred in front of a residence in the area of North Combee Road and Ralph Road, east of Lakeland.
The PCSO detective working the case is hoping that someone might recognize one or both of the suspects in the video.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE VIDEO
If you have any information about this crime that may be helpful, please contact Detective Borg at (863)499-2400 or email EBorg@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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ARRESTED: 24-year-old Cameron J. Chambers of Bartow.
At around 2:30 pm on June 12th, a PCSO Ag-Crimes deputy was in the Fort Meade area assisting a rancher with some cattle when he noticed a mustang behaving badly. Actually, it was a red Ford Mustang that blew through a stop… x.com/i/web/status/2…
The one where we found a stolen ATV before it was even reported stolen.... #PolkSheriff #GradyJudd #MorningBriefing
ARRESTED: 44-year-old Shaun Robert Wiley of Lakeland
On March 16, 2026, a judge issued a warrant for the arrest of Shaun Wiley due to his Failure to Appear for Pre-Trial Conference for a Petit Theft charge.
For the past few months, Mr. Wiley has been flying under the radar and… x.com/i/web/status/2…
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