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***UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 1st***
This suspect has been identified as Jacinto Saucedo-Jacobo, and he has been arrested and charged with Criminal Use of Personal Information, Illegal Use of Credit Cards, and Petit Theft.
ORIGINAL POST FOLLOWS:
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a theft of a wallet. The man in the photo is the suspect in this case, and the PCSO is asking for assistance in identifying him.
This occurred on August 9th at about 8:00 AM at the Chevron station at 230 Memorial Boulevard in Lakeland.
The victim's wallet had fallen out of his pocket and the suspect, who was behind him, picked it up and made no attempt to return the wallet.
If you recognize this person, please contact Detective Marshall at 863-577-1625 (Case #21-32937).
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* Call 1-800-226 TIPS (8477)
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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.