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Poinciana Community Park car burglary

Dec 11, 2019
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO

On the evening of Wednesday, December 11th, a silver 2018 Toyota was broken into, and a wallet was removed from it, while the car was parked at the Poinciana Community Park at 5109 Allegheny Road.

The victim said the wallet had been hidden under the front passenger seat and the car was locked. When she returned to her car, she discovered that the front passenger window was broken and the wallet was missing.

Later she discovered that her credit card had been used at a Publix store.

Security video of that transaction at Publix was recovered, and the man who used the card is pictured in the gray shirt and blue jeans. 

If you recognize this man or have any information regarding this investigation, please contact Detective Farrell at (863) 236-3638 (reference case #19-57210),  or if you wish to remain anonymous, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers - call 1-800-226 TIPS (8477), 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 and you may be eligible for a cash reward if your information leads to an arrest. Your information will be 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 $3,000.Suspect in Car burglary investigation

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