The Polk County Sheriff's Office is trying to identify a truck thief and recover the stolen truck for the victim.
On Christmas Day (12-25-2020) at around 9:40pm, the suspect in this video stole a gray 2002 Ford F-150 (no license plate) from the Truck Lot auto sales business (7726 Hwy 98 N.) in unincorporated Lakeland.
As you can see in
this video, the suspect (wearing a red jacket, black hoodie, yellow gloves and a facemask) smashed the window of the truck before stealing it. The suspect was last seen diving northbound on Hwy 98 from the auto sales business.
If you recognize the suspect, or if you have any other information that could be helpful to this case, please contact Detective Marshall at 863-577-1625 (reference case #20-50024).
Or 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.