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Crime Stoppers
SOLVED: Theft from Nick & Moe's (Kathleen/Lakeland)
Jun 17, 2020
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
***UPDATE: JUNE 24***
Both suspects have been identified and complaint affidavits have been completed for their arrests. Thank you to everyone who shared this, and especially to everyone who reached out with tips.
ORIGINAL POST FOLLOWS:
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Case #20-24026
A retail theft from Nick & Moe’s (4410 Kathleen Road) in Lakeland is being investigated by the PCSO.
The theft occurred on Wednesday, June 17th at around 11:40 am.
The suspects were captured in security video and can be seen here. The male and female wearing blue jeans and t-shirts.
The couple arrived at the store in a blue Jeep Patriot.
The couple ordered one large gizzard platter, two 10-piece chicken dinners, and two Red Bulls. They left without paying.
If you think you might know who one or both of these suspects are, recognize the vehicle, or you have some other information that might be helpful to this investigation, please contact Detective Colletti at 863-577-1600, or to remain anonymous, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers - call 1-800-226 TIPS (8477), visit www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip," or download the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet.
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Miranda was read Miranda and his PCSO charges are:
Burglary - occupied (F1)
Battery on a law enforcement officer (F2)
Resisting arrest with violence - 2 cts (F2)
Resisting arrest without violence - 2 cts (F3)
False imprisonment (F2)
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#Breaking: This is Denis Corea Miranda, 21, in the country illegally from Nicaragua. He fought with federal agents as they were taking him into custody in #Lakeland this morning. He fled, PCSO set up a perimeter, and we got him.
Sheriff Judd will give details live on our… x.com/i/web/status/1…
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is conducting a Firearms Safety Course/Concealed Weapons Class on Saturday, September 13th, from 8:00 am - Noon. If registration for the class fills up, a second afternoon class will be added for 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
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