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CAPTURED: Barbara Lusby for stealing a debit card
Mar 2, 2020
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
***UPDATE: Thursday, March 5th***
We are happy to report that Barbara Lusby turned herself in to deputies today. She was booked into the Polk County Jail at 4:12 pm, and soon after bonded out. We have added her new mugshot to the post. Thank you all for your assistance.
ORIGINAL STORY FOLLOWS:
On February 1, 2020, a woman, since identified as Barbara Lusby, was in a Marathon convenience store (111 Marcum Road, Lakeland) when she noticed another customer dropped a debit card.
Rather than being a good citizen, Lusby rushed over and placed her foot over the card and when the victim walked away, Lusby picked up the card.
Lusby then made a purchase with the victim’s debit card…and she did her crime while accompanied by a young child.
We posted the video of the crime on the PCSO Facebook page, and received several tips regarding Lusby's identity.
We have a warrant for her arrest, for Criminal Use of Personal ID, Keeping/Using a Stolen Card, Fraudulent Use of Bank Card, and Petit Theft.
Barbara Lusby is 41-years-old, stands 5’3”, weighs 150, and her last known address is on Bay Ave. SE in Lakeland.
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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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