Detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office are investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at around 10:18 P.M., in a Winter Haven neighborhood near Cinnamon Drive and Coleman Road (Jan Phyl Village).
While the victim was standing outside in his front yard, a black Nissan Sentra, occupied by four people, pulled into his driveway. Three of the people got out of the car, and two of them chased the victim into the screened-in pool area.
At that point, the two of suspects pointed handguns at the victim, hit him, and took his chain necklace.
The suspects got back into the car and sped away.
The victim suffered only minor injuries.
Descriptions for the three suspects who got out of the car are black males between 17-19 years-old.
If you have any information regarding this crime, please contact Detective Escheu at 863-298-6200, or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a CASH REWARD contact Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477). Anonymity is guaranteed! Visit www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com.Download the free "P3tips" app on your device.