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***UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 1st***
This suspect has been identified as Jonathan Scarvers. Thank you to the numerous tipsters who reached out with information!
ORIGINAL POST FOLLOWS:
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is trying to identify the man in this photo.
A theft was reported in the Lakeland area, and the victim claims that the
person in this photo is the one who committed the crime.
According to the report, the victim was selling a pair of red and white Jordan 12 Retro Twist gym shoes via Instagram.
The suspect contacted him, using the account name MONEYCHASER3J.
A transaction was arranged to take place at the seller's residence, and the suspect arrived in a red Chevy Impala, driven by a black male with dreadlocks.
The suspect "tried on the shoes," jumped into the car, and fled.
If you recognize this person, or you have information that could be helpful to this investigation, please contact Detective T. Wright at 863-577-1626 (case #21-30681).
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Heartland Crime Stoppers:
* 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.