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Crime Stoppers
Car burglary trend in unincorporated Lakeland
Nov 6, 2020
Media Contact : Alicia Manautou, PIO
Media Contact : Alicia Manautou, PIO
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is trying to identify three car burglars who committed multiple car burglaries and stole two guns in the Southchase subdivision off of Crews Lake Rd in unincorporated Lakeland early Friday morning, November 6th. The three thieves were captured on video (seen here) entering several unsecured vehicles and removing a variety of items including cash, credit cards, cell phones, and two firearms.
The suspects then left the subdivision in a grey sedan, possibly a Kia Optima.
If you recognize any of the suspects or you have other information that could be helpful to this investigation, please contact Detective Kelley at 863-499-2400.
Or if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Heartland Crime Stoppers:
* Call 1-800-226 TIPS (8477)
* From your cell phone, dial **TIPS
* Or 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 when you send a tip through Crime Stoppers and you are eligible for a cash reward if your information leads to an arrest.
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