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***UPDATE: MARCH 9TH***
Both men have been identified. The black male was identified as Carlos Johnson (AKA: Dontavious Mitchum). He is currently in the Orange County Jail on other charges. The white male was identified as 32-year-old Justin Foster of Deltona. Foster's location is currently unknown, but a warrant has been issued for his arrest.
ORIGINAL POST FOLLOWS:
On February 2nd, just before 9:00 AM, these two suspects entered the Burlington store in Posner Park in Davenport, loaded up a shopping cart, and fled the scene in a gray Mazda 3.
About an hour later, the pair pulled the same type of theft at the Target store, also in Posner Park.
If you recognize one or both suspects, or the car, or you have some information that might be helpful in this investigation, please contact Detective Wiertel of the Polk County Sheriff's Office at 863-236-3931, reference case #21-5764.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Heartland Crime Stoppers:
* Call 1-800-226 TIPS (8477)
* From your cell phone, dial **TIPS
* Or 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 when you send a tip through Crime Stoppers and you are eligible for a cash reward if your information leads to an arrest.