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.
Don't forget to look at our Wanted Suspects, too.
Theft of Bike, Winter Haven
January 16, 2020
When your only wheels are a bike and someone steals your ride in broad daylight? ??
Our victim parked a red Honda Racing Trail Pilot bike in front of the Family Dollar Store (206 MLK Blvd) on January 13 around 3:15 p.m.
Video shows the male with the bald head and mustache help himself to the bike. The second guy was possibly a lookout. They were obviously together so maybe he can call us and tell us who the bike bandit is. The bike shown is not the actual bike, but looks just like it!
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Call: 1-800-226-TIPS (8477)
Robbery, Lake Alfred
January 13, 2020
Investigators at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office are trying to solve a robbery involving an elderly male victim, and need your assistance with identifying the suspects.
On Monday, December 23rd at about 10:00 p.m., the victim was confronted by a white female suspect, who entered his home and forcefully took property from him.
This crime occurred in the Lake Mariana Acres Mobile Home Park off of Lynchburg Road in Lake Alfred.
It is believed the suspect drove a white Dodge Neon to the victim’s home and was accompanied by a black male.
The white female was described as being approximately 5'05" tall, heavyset, and having reddish colored hair.
The black male was described as being approximately 6’00” tall, slender, and having dreadlocks that were pulled back into a bun.
The victim was uninjured during this incident.
If you have any information that could be helpful to this investigation, please call Detective Grant at 863-298-6914 (reference case #19-58862), or if you wish 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. You will always remain anonymous and you may be eligible for a cash reward if your information leads to an arrest. Your information will be forwarded to law enforcement for follow up. If an arrest is made based on your tip, you are eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000.
Theft, Dollar General, Winter Haven
January 11, 2020
Winter Haven PD:
BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE
Our original post had an error that we want to correct. The victim's wallet was not taken from the register counter, it was lifted out of the shopping cart when the victim turned her attention away for a moment.
And to make matters worse, our victim's husband has been in the hospital for more than a month and she had his wedding ring inside of the wallet where she thought it would be safe. So the theft has not only monetary loss but the personal and emotional stress is compounding for our victim.
Let's get this suspect identified!
Let's mix it up a little with a different theft.
The below pictured female decided since our victim accidentally walked away from the register at Publix (6031 Cypress Gardens Blvd) leaving her wallet behind, that it was up for grabs.
Well, no - we've said it before and we'll say it again. There is no such thing as finders keepers - period.
This suspect took the wallet and used the victim's credit card at numerous locations before the victim realized it was gone. Here we have images from the Dollar General as well as 7-11. There were other locations the card was used before the victim cancelled it keeping the suspect from taking more.
Recognize her? Call Det. Wierzba at 863-401-2256 or callers who wish to remain anonymous should call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477) Callers are guaranteed anonymity and could be eligible for a CASH reward.
Theft Walmart, Wijnter Haven
January 10, 2020
Recognize either of them? Call Detective Ovalle at 863-401-2256. Callers who wish to remain anonymous can call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477). Callers are guaranteed anonymity and could be eligible for a CASH reward.
Theft, Walmart, Winter Haven
January 10, 2020
Yeah, this guy entered Walmart (7450 Cypress Gardens Blvd) thru the tire and lube section with an empty buggy. Problem is, he heads to the door with a full buggy - with no attempt to pay. Think the smell of the tires or oil in the air got to him? We don't know, but would like to get him identified.
If you know who he is, please contact Detective Ovalle at 863-401-2256. Callers who wish to remain anonymous can call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477). Callers are guaranteed anonymity and could be eligible for a CASH reward.
Theft, Statewide
January 08, 2020
Polk County Sheriff’s deputies are seeking the public’s help in a retail theft investigation.
From June 2019 to October 2019, several unknown subjects entered TJ Maxx stores in the central Florida area and removed several pieces of merchandise without paying.
The subjects pictured above were observed on video surveillance in different stores working with an already known white male subject.
Anyone with information about the identity of these subjects is urged to contact Detective R. Thomas at 863-307-2270 or 863-298-6200.
To REMAIN ANONYMOUS and be eligible for a CASH REWARD is asked to call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS or log onto www.P3tips.com to 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.
Theft, Statewide
January 08, 2020
Polk County Sheriff’s deputies are seeking the public’s help in a retail theft investigation.
On November 4, 2019, an unknown black male subject was observed removing items from a TJ Maxx store in Altamonte Springs, Florida. The subject was observed with two other black males and a black female. All subjects left the area in a grey Nissan Maxima with a Georigia tag. This group of subject is involved in several retail thefts across the central Florida area.
Anyone with information about the identity of this subject is urged to contact Detective R. Thomas at 863-307-2270 or 863-298-6200.
To REMAIN ANONYMOUS and be eligible for a CASH REWARD is asked to call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS or log onto www.P3tips.com to 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
Theft, Family Dollar, Winter Haven
January 07, 2020
On Jan. 4, 2020 at approximately 6 p.m., two males entered Family Dollar, located at 206 Martin Luther King Blvd. in Winter Haven. The pair walked around the store selecting miscellaneous items to include a Vanilla Visa pre-paid gift card. During the check-out procedure, the clerk needed to have an approval from a manager for the card. While attempting to locate the manager, one of the suspects leans over the counter and looks at the register screen, however does not make any changes. The manager comes over and enters information allowing the gift card to be purchased.
As soon as the manager walks away, the second subject distracts the clerk by asking for something that is behind the counter. As the clerk is distracted, the other suspect leans over and makes a change to the gift card to the amount of $500 and then proceeds to “cash out” the sale, which causes the drawer to pop open.
The clerk returns and appears to be perplexed at the drawer being opened. The pair pay for a small item with cash and then leave with the items from the original sale and the gift card.
It is believed this is not the first time this pair has done this.
Anyone who recognizes either of these suspects is asked to call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477). Callers are guaranteed anonymity and could be eligible for a CASH reward.
Hit and Run (Fatality) Lake Placid
January 06, 2020
FHP SEEKS DRIVER INVOLVED IN FATAL CRASH ON CR 621
An unidentified male died this morning after his motorcycle struck a hog on County Road 621 near Cypress Isle Road in Lake Placid around 4 a.m. His identity has not been released by the FHP pending notification of next of kin.
After the rider was thrown from his motorcycle, an unidentified vehicle struck him as he was lying on the roadway and continued southbound on CR 621.
Anyone with information is asked to call the FHP at 239-938-1800 or *FHP on a cell phone.
Fraud, Mulberry
January 06, 2020
A detective from the Polk County Sheriff's Office would like to identify and speak with the woman in the accompanying photo regarding an incident that occurred on October 30th at Riverhawk Industrial Supply of Mulberry.
The woman purchased DeWalt power tools valued at $2,232.02 by using a Visa credit card.
The company received a charge-back in November.
The woman identified her first name as Denja, and said that the purchase was being made for Melson Construction. The cashier reported that the name Denja was on her personal ID, but he can't recall the last name.
The woman left in the white mini van.
If you recognize the woman, or have any information that would be helpful to this investigation, please contact Detective Preston at 863-499-2400, or if you wish 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. You will always remain anonymous and you may be eligible for a cash reward if your information leads to an arrest. Your information will be forwarded to law enforcement for follow up. If an arrest is made based on your tip, you are eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000.
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