The Polk County Sheriff's Office is trying to solve a boat motor theft from the Homeland area, south of Bartow.

The stolen motor is described as a black Copperhead Predator 6.5hp mud motor.

It was stolen on February 14th or 15th from where the boat was parked on CR 640. The motor was removed from the boat.

If you have any information regarding this theft, please contact Detective Kelley at 863-499-2400 (reference case #21-7485).

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* Call 1-800-226 TIPS (8477)
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You will always remain anonymous when you send a tip through Crime Stoppers and you are eligible for a cash reward if your information leads to an arrest.