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Welcome to the Polk County Sheriff's Office Website. We are happy to provide this site as a resource for use by members of the Polk County Sheriff's Office, the media, and the public. By following us on the Internet, you can help make Polk County a safer place to live from the comfort of your living room. Check in often. And, if you need us - call us. We will always answer the call.

 

 

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Crime Stoppers

Theft is Willow Oak area of Mulberry

Feb 23, 2023
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO

A Mulberry woman in the Willow Oak area has had multiple thefts from her property. 

On February 23rd, the victim's security camera recorded the most recent theft--four bottles of Ultra Light Michelob beer.

The suspect could possibly be a juvenile.

If you recognize this person, or you have information that could help solve this case, you are asked to contact Detective Hanon from the Polk County Sheriff's Office at 863-499-2400 or RHannon@polksheriff.org (23-8294)

To report a tip anonymously and be eligible for a reward, call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226 TIPS (8477)…

Or report your information via Heartland.CrimeStoppersWeb.com by clicking on "Submit A Tip" tab… 

Or report it by way of your smart device through the free "P3tips" app on your smart phone.
You will always remain anonymous no matter how you submit your tip. 

Tips are 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 $3000.00

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