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Stolen bicycle in west Lakeland
Apr 11, 2025
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
CRIME: BICYCLE THEFT
CRIME SCENE: N. CHESTNUT RD., LAKELAND
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASE #25-14721
On Friday, April 11th at around 3:42 pm, a bicycle was stolen from a residential yard.
VIDEO OF THE THEFT CAN BE VIEWED HERE
If you have any information about this case or you recognize this suspect, please contact Detective Creekmore at 863-577-1600 or email AHipple@polksheriff.org.
If you wish to remain anonymous AND be eligible for a reward, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers in one of four ways:
• CALL 1-888-400 TIPS (8477) Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida
• DIAL **TIPS from your cell phone
• VISIT http://heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip,"
• DOWNLOAD the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet
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Lakeland man who exchanged explicit nude images with a teenaged girl arrested for possessing child pornography and sending material harmful to a minor
Harold Tittle, 33, of Lakeland, was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office on April 26 and charged with unlawful use of a… x.com/i/web/status/1…
Just after midnight, on Wednesday, May 7th, a PCSO deputy made contact with 53-year old Mattie Irene Tyler of Lakeland in the area of Edwards Avenue and Morrow Street in Lakeland.
Mattie had an outstanding warrant for burglary and grand theft.
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On Tuesday, May 6th, 27-year old Matthew Wayne Christian was #ArrestedByThePolkCountySheriffsOffice.
Matthew was on probation for Possession of Child Pornography and Transmitting Harmful Material to a Minor, which stemmed from his arrest in 2018.
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