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***UPDATE: APRIL 17, 2020***
Both suspects have been identified. Deputies are still looking for 20-year-old Matthew Watson (the one on the deck). A warrant for his arrest has been obtained. If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact Detective Wiertel at 863-236-3931. The investigation is ongoing.
ORIGINAL STORY FOLLOWS:
A burglary occurred on Old Kissimmee Road in Loughman (northeast Polk County) back in February in which the back door was kicked in.
Unfortunately, investigators found no evidence that pointed to the identity of the suspect.
The victim then installed security video cameras on his house, and he provided the Polk County Sheriff's Office with this recent video.
These two went to toward the same back door that had been kicked in. Also, the suspect in the hoodie alerts his cohort to the cameras, to which that other suspect says, "(Expletive), they didn't have those last time."
The suspects immediately left, but now investigators hope this new video will lead to the suspects being identified.
If you recognize one or both of these men, please contact Detective Wiertel at 863-236-3931 (reference case #20-8067), or to remain anonymous, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers - call 1-800-226 TIPS (8477), visit the website www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip," or download the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet.