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FROSTPROOF: Gravesite theft
Jun 22, 2021
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating the theft of two solar lights from a grave site in Frostproof.
The theft occurred on June 22nd at around 2:05 AM, and it was captured on video, but the quality of that video is not very good.
Attached is a still image taken from the video as well as an image of the type of solar lights taken.
If you have any information or recognize the suspect in this photo, please contact Detective Kelley at 863-499-2400 (case #21-26224).
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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