CRIME: GRAND THEFT
CRIME SCENE: MAYFAIR WAY & CREWS LAKE RD, LAKELAND
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CASE 25-51136

On the morning of December 16, 2025, a school student was waiting near Mayfair Way and Crews Lake Rd in Lakeland for the school bus. The student had set his school-issued laptop (in a case) on the ground, and was walking around while waiting.

A black sedan (possibly a Hyundai Elantra) stopped, and a man got out, grabbed the laptop case, then fled from the area. 

The victim described the suspect as a white or Hispanic male, and about 18-25 years of age. 

If you have any information about this crime, or the suspect, please contact Detective Creekmore at (863) 499-2400 or email LCreekmore@polksheriff.org.

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