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Please identify this man who failed to pay his taxi fare
Nov 11, 2019
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
On Monday, November 11th at about 1:00 p.m., an unknown man procured the services of a taxi from the Grove Park area of Lakeland to the McDonald’s at 4721 South Florida Avenue.
The man advised the cab driver he was going to get his money, but instead he fled the scene.
The suspect is described as a white or Hispanic male in his twenties with dark hair, wearing a light colored sweatshirt and dark colored ball cap.
He was recorded on surveillance video entering the north side of the business and running out the exit on the south side without paying the fare.
Think you know who this is? Please contact Detective Thomas at (863)499-2400, or leave an anonymous tip with Heartland Crime Stoppers. Web: www.P3Tips.com or click on the "Submit a Tip" box. App: Download the free "p3tips" app Call: 1-800-226-TIPS (8477)
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