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The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a home invasion robbery which occurred on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at around 6:30 a.m. in Jan Phyl Village (Winter Haven) near Hartfield Road.
As a woman was beginning to back out of her drive way, two masked men armed with handguns approached her car. They forced her to walk back to the house and unlock the door.
Once inside the home, they demanded money from the woman and her boyfriend.
The two suspects ended up taking only jewelry from the home and fled in a white colored car, possibly a Chrysler Sebring.
Both men were wearing black clothing, hoodies, gloves, and masks.
One of the suspects was described as Hispanic, and in his 20’s. The other suspect was described as a being black, heavyset, and also in his 20’s.
If you have any information regarding this crime, please contact Detective Hewett at (863) 662-9635, or 863-298-6200, 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.