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Man of interest sought in connection with coin theft
Feb 26, 2019
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Detectives are trying to identify a man of interest related to a petit theft that occurred outside of the Circle K convenience store at 8324 Hwy 98 North in Lakeland. The man was seen at about 7:08 a.m. on Tuesday, February 26th, near the coin-operated vacuum cleaner. After leaving, the vacuum cleaner was found to be damaged, and the change from the machine was missing. The man of interest is a black male in a gold-colored SUV.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Detective Frankowski at 863-577-1600, or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a CASH REWARD contact Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477). Anonymity is guaranteed! Visit www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com. Download the free "P3tips" app on your device.
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At around 8 pm, a PCSO deputy was patrolling in the area of 8th Street and Lake Marie Blvd in Lake Hamilton when he saw a vehicle being driven by 67-year old Reece Townsend of Haines City.
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This is 34-year old Talisha Cody of Lakeland.
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Tuesday evening, Jun 24th, Deputy Goolsby was traveling on US 92 near Combee Road, east of Lakeland.
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