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CAPTURED: Kangaroo robbery - West Memorial in Lakeland
Media contact :
Brian Bruchey, PIO
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Date :
Feb 9, 2021, 00:00 AM
UPDATE, FEBRUARY 13, 2021 - THIS SUSPECT WAS APPREHENDED IN THE CITY OF LAKELAND. CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS RELEASE.
ORIGINAL POST:
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Robbery Unit needs help in trying to identify the man who committed an armed robbery of the Kangaroo Express store at 2100 West Memorial Boulevard in Lakeland on Tuesday, February 9th at about 1:39 AM.
The suspect entered the store and loitered until it appeared that the customers left the store. At that point, he displayed a knife in his hand, and forced the clerk to open the cash registers.
The suspect is described as a black male, in his early to mid 30’s, between 6’-00” and 6’-02”, and having a medium build.
If you believe you recognize the man, or you have other information that could possibly be helpful to this investigation, please contact Detective Grant at 863-899-3713.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Heartland Crime Stoppers:
* Call 1-800-226 TIPS (8477)
* From your cell phone, dial **TIPS
* Or visit the website www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip,"
* Or download the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet.
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.
ORIGINAL POST:
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Robbery Unit needs help in trying to identify the man who committed an armed robbery of the Kangaroo Express store at 2100 West Memorial Boulevard in Lakeland on Tuesday, February 9th at about 1:39 AM.
The suspect entered the store and loitered until it appeared that the customers left the store. At that point, he displayed a knife in his hand, and forced the clerk to open the cash registers.
The suspect is described as a black male, in his early to mid 30’s, between 6’-00” and 6’-02”, and having a medium build.
If you believe you recognize the man, or you have other information that could possibly be helpful to this investigation, please contact Detective Grant at 863-899-3713.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Heartland Crime Stoppers:
* Call 1-800-226 TIPS (8477)
* From your cell phone, dial **TIPS
* Or visit the website www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip,"
* Or download the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet.
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.
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