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SOLVED! Retail theft from the Dollar General on Old Kathleen Road
Jul 27, 2026
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
UPDATE: This case has been solved and an arrest has been made.
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CRIME: RETAIL THEFT
CRIME SCENE: DOLLAR GENERAL, 4250 OLD KATHLEEN RD., LAKELAND
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CASE 26-31031
On July 27, 2026, at around 8:20 pm, these two suspects entered the Dollar General Store at 4250 Old Kathleen Road in north Lakeland and stole merchandise.
The suspects left the store in a white sedan.
If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Korel at 863-577-1600 or email vkorel@polksheriff.org
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• CALL 1-888-400 TIPS (8477) Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida
• DIAL **TIPS from your cell phone
• VISIT http://heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip,"
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