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Fort Meade stolen vehicle and attempted vehicle burglaries
Dec 24, 2020
Media Contact : Alicia Manautou, PIO
Media Contact : Alicia Manautou, PIO
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is hoping that someone will identify the two male suspects in this video.
In the early morning hours on Christmas Eve (12/24/2020), these suspects attempted to burglarize several vehicles in the Hutchens Road area of Fort Meade. The vehicles were locked, and thankfully, nothing was stolen.
Around the same time and in the same area, it is suspected that these two also stole a 2013 red Kia Soul (FL Tag IH16US) from a resident’s driveway. The Kia has a dent near the passenger side headlight and a skeleton sticker on the rear of the vehicle.
The male suspects were wearing hoodies and one was wearing a mask. They were driving a small sedan.
If you recognize these suspects, the car, or you have information that you believe might be helpful to this investigation, please contact Detective Kelley at 863-499-2400 (reference cases #20-49840 and #20-49862).
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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