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Person of interest - dropped wallet at Walgreens in Lakeland
Jan 25, 2021
Media Contact : Alicia Manautou, PIO
Media Contact : Alicia Manautou, PIO
On January 25, 2021, shortly before 8:30 p.m., someone dropped their wallet in the parking lot of a Lakeland Walgreens (6730 Hwy 98 North). Deputies would like to speak with this man in relation to the case.
As you can see in this video, he is a white male wearing a red hat, gray t-shirt, and blue jeans. He was driving a dark colored SUV.
If you believe you recognize this man or the vehicle or you have other information that may be helpful toward this investigation, please contact Detective Marshall at 863-577-1625 (reference case #21-3624).
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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