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Retail theft: Dollar General
Jul 8, 2026
Media Contact : Juliana Rivera, PIO
Media Contact : Juliana Rivera, PIO
CRIME: RETAIL THEFT
CRIME SCENE: DOLLAR GENERAL
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CASE 26-28215
On July 6, 2026, a retail theft occurred at the Dollar General located at 145 Hankin Road in Bartow. Two unknown suspects, a male and a female, entered the Dollar General and stole approximately $97.12 worth of items.
In this video, you can see the male suspect take bottles of body wash and put them inside his pants before walking out. The female suspect can be seen going up and down the aisles grabbing multiple items, putting them in her cart, and then concealing them inside a black bag. They then fled in a black Mercedes.
If anyone has any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Learmonth at (863) 678-4115 or email SLearmonth@polksheriff.org.
If you wish to remain anonymous AND be eligible for a reward, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers in one of four ways:
• CALL 1-888-400 TIPS (8477) Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida
• DIAL **TIPS from your cell phone
• VISIT http://heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip,"
• DOWNLOAD the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet
CRIME SCENE: DOLLAR GENERAL
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CASE 26-28215
On July 6, 2026, a retail theft occurred at the Dollar General located at 145 Hankin Road in Bartow. Two unknown suspects, a male and a female, entered the Dollar General and stole approximately $97.12 worth of items.
In this video, you can see the male suspect take bottles of body wash and put them inside his pants before walking out. The female suspect can be seen going up and down the aisles grabbing multiple items, putting them in her cart, and then concealing them inside a black bag. They then fled in a black Mercedes.
If anyone has any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Learmonth at (863) 678-4115 or email SLearmonth@polksheriff.org.
If you wish to remain anonymous AND be eligible for a reward, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers in one of four ways:
• CALL 1-888-400 TIPS (8477) Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida
• DIAL **TIPS from your cell phone
• VISIT http://heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip,"
• DOWNLOAD the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet