Unsolved Crimes

The following are unsolved crimes throughout Polk, Hardee and Highlands County. Should you have any information regarding these incidents, please contact Crime Stoppers via this website or by calling 1-800-226-TIPS. You are guaranteed anonymity.

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Vehicle Burglaries, Tangerine Hills and Copper Ridge, Lakeland
September 09, 2019

Car burglars were out in the wee-hours of Friday morning (September 6th) in north Lakeland.

Some residents on Kaitlin Circle (in Tangerine Trails North) and Dunhill Circle (in Copper Ridge) discovered later in the morning that somebody burgled some autos during the dark hours.

As of this time, seven burglaries have been reported to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, and deputies began gathering information and evidence straight away.

Early reports are that a very little amount of property was taken.

Security video captured two suspects sneaking around and attempting (and failing) to get into a locked truck.

One of the suspects can be seen wearing what appears to be gloves and a medical mask.

Detectives continue checking neighborhoods to see if anyone else has available security video that might have also captured these rascals in action.

If you have any information helpful to this investigation, or even the identities to these naughty nightcrawlers, please contact Detective Coggins at 863-577-1600, or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward leading to an arrest, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers 1-800-226-TIPS (8477) or www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip," or download the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet.

Theft, Haines City
August 27, 2019

We are looking for the public’s help in identifying a pair of suspects who left a local chain restaurant without paying on Saturday.

The pictured man and woman left Denny’s, 35649 U.S. 27, without paying their $38 bill. The woman who was accompanied by a child left first. The man followed about a minute later.

Anyone with information who wants to REMAIN ANONYMOUS and be eligible for a CASH REWARD is asked to call Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477) or log onto www.P3tips.comto submit your tip via the web. For a secure and password protected mobile app for your smart device, go to the app store and download the free “P3tips” mobile app. No caller ID, no record

Robbery/Shoplifting, Lakeland
August 27, 2019

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Can you help identify these two suspects?

These two females entered a local business on August 10, filled two carts with store merchandise and left without paying. As they were placing the stolen items in their vehicle, they noticed store employees trying to obtain further information. The duo then returned to the store and confronted the employees with pepper spray and began punching them.

The suspects are described as black females in their mid-twenties, 5'3" - 5'6" weighing between 130 and 170 pounds. The women were seen leaving the scene in a white Nissan compact 4-door car with noticeable damage to the trunk/license place, consistent with a rear-end collision.

If you have any information, please contact Det. Laura Robertson via email at laura.robertson@lakelandgov.net or by phone at 863-834-6974.

To remain anonymous, and possibly be eligible for a reward, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida. You can call 1-800-226 TIPS (8477), visit the website www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip," or download the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet.

Shooting, Sebring
August 26, 2019

On August 23, 2019, at approximately 2:30 p.m. the Sebring Police Department investigated a shooting incident in the area of Lemon Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. During the incident the victim was identified as Cameron D’Vaughnte Ancrum, (27) of Sebring. Ancrum sustained gunshot wounds to his upper torso and was taken to a hospital for treatment. Through our investigation a suspect, Dwight Cleon Hankerson Jr. (29) of Sebring, was identified as the shooter. Warrants for Hankerson Jr. have been obtained; however, Hankerson Jr. has not been located as of this time.

This incident remains under investigation and anyone with information regarding this incident is requested to contact Detective Ryan Brand at (863) 471-5108 or:

ANYONE WITH INFORMATION WHO WANTS TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS AND BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CASH REWARD IS ASKED TO CALL 1-800-226-TIPS or LOG ONTO www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com. ANONYMITY IS GUARANTEED!

Aggravated Battery, Lakeland
August 24, 2019

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LakelandPD

August 24 at 2:12 PM

Can You Help Identify?

Detectives are asking for your help in identifying the individuals shown in these photos, in reference to an aggravated battery investigation.

Theft, Credit Card Fraud, Mulberry
August 23, 2019

August 19th, a Lakeland woman discovered she was the victim of a crime. A witness saw a Fed Ex delivery made to our victim’s home. As the Fed Ex truck left, in came a black Mercedes. A man hopped out of the passenger seat, ran up to the porch, and took the package.The witness notified the victim.The victim contacted Fed Ex who informed her that the package was a new Walmart credit card…so she called Walmart. She then learned that someone had already made a purchase at the Mulberry Walmart using that new credit card…to the tune of $1048.65.And we have video of the suspect. We just don’t know who he is. Yet. It’s a brief video clip of him leaving the store, post-crime. He’s the one wearing the colorful Guess shirt.

Know who he is? Or maybe you have some other kind of helpful information related to this case? Please contact Detective Preston at 863-499-2400, or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward leading to an arrest, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers 1-800-226-TIPS (8477) or www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip," or download the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet.

Passing Counterfeit money, Winter Haven
August 21, 2019

Winter Haven: Man passing counterfeit money. Do you recognize this suspect? He passed some counterfeit bills at Lisa's Cafe in Winter Haven. If you know who he is, you can remain anonymous by leaving a tip with Heartland Crime Stoppers:
Web: www.P3Tips.com or just click on the "Contact Us" box
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Call: 1-800-226-TIPS (8477)

Cash reward if your tip results in his arrest!

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Theft, Circle K, Lakeland
August 20, 2019

Polk County detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying a retail theft suspect.

At approximately 2:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 17th, the man pictured entered the Circle K Store at 2425 Memorial Blvd. W. in Lakeland.

While he was inside, he picked up one eighteen pack of Natural Ice and left the store without paying. He left the scene on a bike.

The suspect appears to be a middle-aged black male.

Anyone with information about this investigation is urged to contact Detective Tim Marcoux at 863-577-1600 or 863-577-1624, or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward leading to an arrest, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers 1-800-226-TIPS (8477) or www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip," or download the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet

Robbery, Winter Haven
August 15, 2019

Investigators at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office are trying to solve an armed robbery, and we’re hoping you can help.

On Monday, August 5th at about 1:00 p.m., a man was confronted by three suspects who occupied a dark blue or black Lexus (possibly an ES 300 model) four door sedan in the area of Lake Blue Drive NW and Avenue Z NWSuspect Vehicle in Winter Haven. One of the suspects brandished a 9mm handgun and property was forcefully taken from the victim. The suspect shot towards the victim and fled the area, shortly thereafter.

Suspect #1 was described as a white male, 6’2”, 145 lbs., with short dark hair.

Suspect #2 was described as a white male, 5’8”-5’9”, 160 lbs., with sandy blonde hair.

Suspect #3 was described as a white female, unknown height and weight, with dark shoulder length hair.

The victim was uninjured during this incident. The suspects area still out there, and we’re hoping for information that will help in this investigation.

If you can help, please contact Detective Grant at 863-298-6914, or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward leading to an arrest, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers 1-800-226-TIPS (8477) or www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip," or download the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet.

Credid Card Fraud, Winter Haven
August 15, 2019

Take a good look at this guy - do recognize him? He used our victim's credit card at the Circle K at 1000 1st St S in Winter Haven. The card was then used at a CVS in Davenport the next day.
He is possibly driving a white Chevy Silvarado 3500 or Ford F350. If you recognize him, call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477). Callers are guaranteed anonymity and could be eligible for a CASH reward.