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Petit theft at 7-Eleven in Winter Haven

Oct 21, 2022
Media Contact : Alicia Manautou, PIO

The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a theft that occurred at the 7-ElevenLottery theft suspect convenience store (7011 Cypress Gardens Blvd. SE) in Winter Haven.

Around 10:40 a.m. on October 21, 2022, the victim places cash and Florida Lottery play slips on the counter in the store and stepped away for a moment. That’s when the man in these photos took the cash and the play slips and left the store. 

If you recognize this man, or have any information about this theft, please contact Detective Kinsey at 863-297-1111 or by emailing mkinsey@polksheriff.org (22-44122).

To report a tip anonymously and be eligible for a reward, call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226 TIPS (8477)…
Or report your information via Heartland.CrimeStoppersWeb.com by clicking on "Submit A Tip" tab… 
Or report it by way of your smart device through the free "P3tips" app on your smart phone.
You will always remain anonymous no matter how you submit your tip. 
Tips are forwarded to law enforcement for follow up. If an arrest is made based on your tip, you are eligible for a cash reward of up to $3000.00.

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