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Lakeland: Stolen business truck and trailer

Mar 30, 2022
Media Contact : Carrie Horstman, Administrator
Lakeland Septic credit card theft female suspect

Polk County Sheriff's deputies are seeking information on the theft of a truck and trailer belonging to Lakeland Septic Company. The theft occurred between the evening hours of Monday, March 21st and Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022, on the property located at 4254 Holden Road in Lakeland.

The suspect(s) cut the lock securing the gate around the business, and stole a white Ford F250 with FL tag 49BEES and attached black utility trailer with FL tag ORHH76. 

The business credit card that was inside the truck was used at convenience stores in Plant City starting at 4:45 a.m. on March 22nd by the two suspects seen here.

If anyone has information about this theft please contact Detective Wright at 863-577-1626 and reference case number 22-12224.

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