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Petit theft at Family Dollar in Lakeland
Aug 1, 2023
Media Contact : Carrie Horstman
Media Contact : Carrie Horstman
CRIME: PETIT THEFT
CRIME SCENE: 2790 US HWY 92 EAST, LAKELAND
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASE #23-30419
Around 2:25 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, the two suspects seen here went into the Family Dollar store located at 2790 US Hwy 92 East in Lakeland. While one suspect (in the black shirt) stood at the counter off and on talking with the clerk, the other suspect (in the straw hat) removed a portable speaker from its box, and headphones.
Click here to see the video of the suspects in the store: https://youtu.be/ZhIiK92SFn8
The clerk confronted the suspects, yet they denied taking the items, although their empty boxes were left behind. The clerk demanded that both suspects leave the store.
If you have any information that could be helpful to this investigation, please contact Detective Delgado at (863) 499-2400 or at udelgado@polksheriff.org.
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