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Liquor theft from Lakeland's Hilltop store
Media contact :
Brian Bruchey, PIO
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Date :
Jan 7, 2026, 00:00 AM
CRIME: RETAIL THEFT
CRIME SCENE: HILLTOP FOOD MART, 615 DAUGHTERY RD, LAKELAND
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CASE 26-850
Detectives from the Polk County Sheriff's Office are seeking the public’s help with identifying this suspect who committed retail theft by stealing liquor from Hilltop Food Mart in Lakeland on January 7, 2026.
The suspect was seen leaving in a Chevy vehicle.
If you recognize this suspect, please contact Detective Welsh at (863) 577-1630 or email CWelsh@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: HILLTOP FOOD MART, 615 DAUGHTERY RD, LAKELAND
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CASE 26-850
Detectives from the Polk County Sheriff's Office are seeking the public’s help with identifying this suspect who committed retail theft by stealing liquor from Hilltop Food Mart in Lakeland on January 7, 2026.
The suspect was seen leaving in a Chevy vehicle.
If you recognize this suspect, please contact Detective Welsh at (863) 577-1630 or email CWelsh@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
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