CRIME: RETAIL THEFT OF POKEMON CARDS
CRIME SCENE: DOLLAR GENERAL, PIPKIN RD, LAKELAND
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASE: #24-32742

The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating the theft of $290.00 worth of Pokemon cards at the Dollar General store, 1085 West Pipkin Road in Lakeland.

The suspect seen here walked into the store around 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2024, wearing a black backpack. Later that day, store employees found 65 empty packages that contained the cards, in the bathroom trash can. When they reviewed the video surveillance, they located the suspect stuffing them into his backpack before going into the restroom. 

The suspect appears to be a white or Hispanic male in his late teens or early 20s wearing a black T-shirt, grey jeans, and black ballcap with a white logo.



If you have any information regarding this investigation, please contact Detective Grant at 863-577-1600 or DGrant@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)
• DIAL **TIPS from your cell phone
• VISIT www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip,"
• DOWNLOAD the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet