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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Stolen Camper, Sebring
November 12, 2019
This camper was stolen sometime after Nov. 9 from Spring Lake Storage on Red Cedar Road. The camper is a 2003 Springdale travel/camper bearing Michigan tag# E112816, white with brown trim along the bottom and had an “expand” section on the left side of the trailer.
Credit Card Fraud, Winter Haven
November 08, 2019
We've said it before and we'll say it again. Finders Keepers isn't a thing!
Our victim misplaced her wallet after she checked out from paying for her items (the right thing to do) at Walmart on Oct. 27. By the next day when she realized her wallet was gone, the guy below had used the cards at the 7-11 store in Dundee and at Racetrac. He possibly was a passenger in a tan or gold Scion.
Theft of Guitar, Avon Park
November 07, 2019
HSCO19OFF008846: Sometime between Oct. 13 and Oct. 16, this guitar was stolen from Union Congregational Church on Butler Avenue in Avon Park. It has "Everything Just Is" engraved on the back of the neck of the guitar.
Theft, Walmart, Winter Haven
November 07, 2019
Do you recognize this guy?
Do you recognize this guy? He packed an estimated $162 worth of clothing and various merchandise inside of a backpack while at Walmart (355 Cypress Gardens Blvd).
Home Invasion, Eaton Park
November 06, 2019
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed home invasion in the Eaton Park area of southeast Lakeland, which occurred on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at about 8:15 a.m.
Security video from the residence shows two of the three suspects.
The suspects demanded cash and forced the resident inside of his house where another adult and children were sleeping.
The men stole several items and struck the victim in the head with a shotgun barrel.
There were no injuries.
The three suspects were wearing masks, but were described as black males. One had a sawed-off shotgun and wore all black. The second suspect was wearing all black clothing and carried a backpack. The third suspect wore a red hoodie.
Theft, Family Dollar, Kathleen Rd
November 04, 2019
A theft occurred at the Family Dollar Store at 4285 Kathleen Road in Lakeland on October 6th.
At about 3:30pm, a woman entered the store, grabbed thirteen 16GB SanDisk media cards, and fled the store without paying.
The suspect is described as being a black female in her 20s. She was wearing a do-rag on her head, but the most recognizable thing about her was the green HUSTLE jacket she was wearing. The jacket also had the letter H on the left breast.
Stolen Credit Card, 2415 Av G NW, Winter Haven
November 02, 2019
The below pictured male used a credit card at Citgo located at 2415 Ave G NW shortly after a vehicle burglary was reported in the Normandy Heights neighborhood on Oct. 28.
Contact Heartland Crime Stopeprs
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Call: 1-800-226-TIPS (8477)
Theft, CVS Pharmacy, 2536 Hwy 92 East, Lakeland
October 31, 2019
Polk County Sheriff's Office: On October 25, 2019 a black male suspect entered CVS Parmacy located at 2536 Highway 92 East in Lakeland, FL. The subject concealed several bottles of Dove and Axe body wash valued at $80.88, in his backpack. As he exited the store, he lifted his bag over the anti-theft censors and continued through the exit without purchasing the items. The suspect is described as a black male wearing khaki shorts, a black shirt with a design, a red and black hat and wearing a black backpack.
Theft of Dog, Lake Wales
October 31, 2019
On October 30, 2019 at approximately 5:35pm officers responded to Furbabies Pet Store located inside the Eagle Ridge Mall. The owner of the store reported a Shih-Tzu puppy, valued at $1,500.00, had been stolen from a display crib. The owner reviewed video surveillance from her store and observed this suspect taking the puppy out of a display crib, placing it in a bag from another store and exiting the pet store without paying for it. The puppy is described as a white and black Shih-Tzu that has been microchipped.
Grand Theft, Lakeland
October 31, 2019
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is trying to identify the man in this photo who is believed to have falsely used someone else's checking account (for $4,204.11) at ABC Roofing in Lakeland at 5995 S. Florida Avenue on Tuesday, October 1st.
If you think you recognize the man or the truck, please contact Detective Preston at 863-499-2400, or to remain anonymous, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers - 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.