CRIME: ARSON
CRIME SCENE: GASKIN ROAD, BARTOW
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CASE 26-24690

The Polk County Sheriff's Office is seeking assistance for information regarding an arson investigation. 

This crime occurred on June 10, 2026 at around 1:12 am.

The security video shows a blue Nissan or Mazda SUV stopping beside a van. The driver of the SUV set the van on fire and fled. 

VIEW THE VIDEO ON THE PCSO YOUTUBE PAGE

If you have any information that could be helpful in this investigation, you are asked to please call Detective Branch at 863-678-4115 # 107 or email BBranch@polksheriff.org.

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