On Tuesday March 26, 2013, during the hours of 5:40 p.m. and 5:57 p.m., two unknown subjects were hanging out on the bottom floor of the City of Lakeland Downtown Parking Garage, located at 314 E. Main Street. Suspect #1 approached the elevator doors and took a black sharpie and drew on the outside of the doors.

Suspect #1 is a white male with brown shaggy hair. He was wearing a black shirt and blue shorts.

Suspect #2 is a white male with dirty blonde hair. He was wearing a blue/purple hat, a black shirt and blue jeans. He was acting as a lookout. 

Both suspects appear to be between the ages of 13-16.

If you can identify these suspects or have any information on this case, please contact Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-8477. Your tip could get you a cash reward of up to $1,000.00

Sometime between May 2, 2013 and May 5, 2013, two unknown males entered a detached storage/laundry room and removed an antique saxophone at a residence on E. Palmetto Street.

If you have any information on the identification of these individuals, please contact Heatland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-8477.

At approximately 2:40 p.m. on Thursday, May 6, 2013 a robbery occurred on Waterview Boulevard north of Skyview Drive in Lakeland.  Three juvenile black male suspects approached the victim, at which time one of the suspects punched the victim in the face and then snatched the victim’s wallet from her right front pocket.  The wallet is described as a pink in color Hello Kitty wallet and contained $15.00 in United States currency.  The victim sustained minor injuries.                          

The victim described one of the suspects as a light skinned black male, approximately 5’7” in height, weighing approximately 120 pounds, between 15 and 16 years of age, wearing white plaid shorts and a white T-shirt.  The victim provided a composite that had a 70 % likeness.  All three suspects fled the area west on Skyview Drive. 

On 04/06/13 at approximately 0300 hours, officers responded to 1155 Britts Lane in Bartow, Florida regarding a shooting. Upon arrival, Officers discovered one victim who had been shot and were advised a second victim had been shot but left the scene prior to police arrival. The victim who was transported to LRMC (Tommy Johnson Jr.) was pronounced deceased upon arrival. The second victim was treated and later released from Bartow memorial Hospital.

Witness statements confirm the following occurred shortly after 0300 hours: Two unidentified black male subjects entered the backyard area of 1155 Britts Lane where a small gathering was taking place. After one of the subjects shouted for everyone to “get down” several shots were heard and both victim’s sustained gunshot wounds. The two black male subjects fled the area in a vehicle (possibly a grey/gold van) at a high rate of speed.

Suspect 1 : Black male subject, mid-twenties, slim build, with bandana over face.
Suspect 2 : Black male subject, mid-twenties, larger build, with bandana over face.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers. You will remain anonymous. If your tip leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.00 !

Polk County Sheriff`s detectives are seeking information about a residential burglary that occurred in south Lakeland on Myrtle Drive East.

On Thursday afternoon, May 9, 2013 at approximately 2:47 p.m. an unknown white male suspect forced entry into the victim’s residence where he was confronted by the victim. The suspect then fled in a mid-90’s blue, 2-door vehicle, possibly a Dodge Avenger.

The subject is a white male, possibly in his 30’s, wearing a red, button up shirt with a patch on the chest (possibly “Checkers”).

If you recognize him, call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS. You will remain anonymous and you could get a reward of up to $1,000.00!

Danny Cruz is to be considered DANGEROUS.  Do not approach him if you see him.  If you have any information on the whereabouts of Danny Cruz, please immediately call the Polk County Sheriff’s Office at 863-298-6200, or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a CASH REWARD call 1-800-226-TIPS (8477).  Anonymity is guaranteed!

Danny Cruz’s prior arrests in Florida:

·         5/15/96 – Clearwater PD – Larceny

·         10/21/96 – Pinellas County SO – Battery

·         10/24/96 – Pinellas County SO – Grand Larceny

·         4/3/98 – Pinellas County SO – Burglary

·         1/1/02 – Pinellas County SO – Possession of Marijuana, Violation of Municipal Ordinance (Trespassing)

·         5/13/02 – Largo PD – Theft of a Fire Extinguisher, Possession of Marijuana

·         5/16/02 – Pinellas County SO – VOP

·         3/21/03 – Largo PD – Battery, Robbery, Resisting a Merchant – sentenced to 3 years in prison for both of these, released from DOC in April 2006

·         9/23/03 – Pinellas County SO – VOP

·         4/5/06 – Pinellas County SO – Criminal Registration

·         3/1/08 – Tampa PD – Possession of Cocaine, Drugs-Deliver/Distribute –sentenced to 1 year in prison, released from DOC in January 2009

ANYONE WITH INFORMATION ON THE WHEREABOUTS OF DANNY CRUZ 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!  iPhone and Droid users can download a free tip submit app to anonymously report crime. To install these free apps, please visit www.tipsoft.com.
 

Auburndale Home Invasion/Robbery/Auto Theft...

On 5/9/2013 at approximately 9:30 a.m., Auburndale Police responded to a call regarding a home invasion robbery and stolen vehicle.  The victim was an elderly female who was working in her yard when an unknown black male forced the victim back inside the residence and tied her up with tape.  The suspect then rummaged through the victim’s residence, then stole the victim’s 1993 light gray Mercury Grand Marquis, Florida tag C920BT.  The vehicle has no distinguishing marks, it does not have tinted windows and it is missing all four lug nut covers from the wheels (just the cap that covers the lug nuts, the hubcaps are still on the tires). The victim was able to get free approximately an hour later and get to a neighbor’s house for help.

The suspect is described as a young black male in his 20’s, approximately 6’00, thin build and wearing a dark colored front zip-up hoodie and unknown colored pants.

If anyone has any information regarding this case, you can leave an anonymous tip at 1-800-226-TIPS. It could worth up to $1,000 in cash.

Lake Wales Police Detectives are seeking information on the theft of a 2005 Nautique vessel which was stolen from Huston Motors, located at 21280 HWY27 N in Lake Wales. Sometime between April 20 and April 29, 2013 the suspect(s) gained access to the dealership by cutting a lock which secured a gate. Once gaining access to the lot the suspect(s) stole the vessel and the Ramlin Trailer the vessel was on. The vessel is black in color with silver writing “Air Nautique” on the sides.

Anyone having any information on the suspect(s) or the incident is urged to contact Heartland Crime Stoppers at (800) 226-8477. Your tip could be worth up to $1,000.00 cash....and you will remain anonymous...guaranteed!

Polk County Sheriff`s Office deputies are asking for the public’s help in a Vehicle Burglary investigation. 

At approximately 10:15 pm, on Friday, May 3, 2013, an unknown suspect(s) entered a white semi tractor, parked in front of the Economy Motor Lodge, located at 28550 Highway 27, Dundee. 

Once inside the truck, the suspect(s) removed a black case containing documents and property belonging to the victim.  The stolen property is valued at approximately $150.00. 

Polk County Sheriff`s Office detectives are seeking information about a Burglary which occurred at a residence located on Citrus Grove Boulevard in Polk City.

On April 30, 2013, at approximately 1:30 pm, an unknown black male entered the victim’s residence by climbing in an open window. The suspect attempted to removed tools and equipment from inside.

The suspect was climbing out of the window when he was confronted in the front yard by the victim. The victim and suspect got into a physical altercation and the suspect fled the area on foot possibly getting into a late 90’s or early 2000 model white Ford truck.  The victim received only minor abrasions as a result of the altercation.

On Sunday, April 28, 2013 the man pictured here entered the Circle K store located at 7695 Highway 60 East, Bartow & attempted to purchase $40.00 in gas, a gallon of antifreeze, three packs of Marlboro Red cigarettes and a fountain drink with a $100.00 bill. The $100.00 bill was evaluated and determined to be counterfeit. When the suspect was confronted about the $100.00 bill, the suspect exited the store and fled in a dark blue 90’s model Chevrolet Suburban headed west bound on Highway 60. If you have any information about the identity of the person pictured please call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS(8477). If your tip leads to an arrest, you will receive a cash reward. All Crime Stoppers callers will remain anonymous….guaranteed.