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SOLVED! Wallet theft at Polk Pick & Pay in Lakeland
Aug 30, 2020
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
***UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 9TH***
The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made two arrests in this case. Thanks to several tipsters, the man in the video has been identified as Ben French of Lakeland. French and his buddy, Charles Atkinson were both arrested after they worked together in the crime. And both men were charged with Petit Theft, Possession of Another's ID, Keeping Stolen Property (a misdemeanor and two felonies).
ORIGINAL POST FOLLOWS:
On August 30th at about 2 pm, a man paid for a purchase he made at Polk Pick & Pay (7623 Hwy 98 North) in Lakeland. While doing so, he inadvertently left his wallet sitting on the counter. He didn't realize his mistake until he reached his next destination.
Security video from the store showed the wallet sitting where the man left his wallet. It also showed another man taking the wallet.
Losers weepers-Finders keepers is not a Florida law. Intentionally depriving someone of their property is. The man in the security video stealthily grabbed the wallet and placed it in his pocket. He could have turned it over to store management, or he could have contacted a deputy. He did neither.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is hoping someone who recognizes this man will come forward and identify him.
If you recognize him, please contact Detective T. Wright at 863-577-1626. 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.
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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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