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Lakeland liquor theft

Oct 4, 2022
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO

A Polk County Sheriff's Office detective would like to speak to the man in this photo regarding a theft of liquor from the Hilltop Food Market at 615 Daughtery Road West in Lakeland.

The theft occurred on October 4th at around 9:40 p.m. 

The suspect took a bottle of Hennessy and stuffed it down his drawers. Going for that big energy.

The suspect then left the store on a pink/purple bicycle.

If you recognize this man, please contact Detective Arbogast at 863-577-1600 or jarbogast@polksheriff.org (CASE#22-41762).

To report a tip anonymously and be eligible for a reward, call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226 TIPS (8477)…
Or report your information via Heartland.CrimeStoppersWeb.com by clicking on "Submit A Tip" tab… 
Or report it by way of your smart device through the free "P3tips" app on your smart phone.
You will always remain anonymous no matter how you submit your tip.  
Tips are 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 $3000.00.

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