Detectives from the Polk County Sheriff's Office have arrested a Brandon man for multiple lottery ticket thefts in Lakeland. 

Four thefts of instant lottery tickets occurred at the same convenience store in south Lakeland. The thefts happened on August 24th, 28th, 29th, and 30th.  

Changes were made at the store to thwart any additional thefts, and the changes worked-- the suspect made one more attempt on September 3rd, but he failed.

The total value of the lottery ticket thefts was $785.

PCSO Detectives Arcila and Evans worked diligently on the case and developed a suspect, 29-year old David Martinez Santiesteban, and an arrest warrant was obtained. 

On September 5th, David arrived at the PCSO's Southwest District Office and turned himself in. He also admitted to his crimes.

David Martinez Santiesteban  was charged with: Burglary (4-counts), Petit Theft (4-counts), and Attempted Burglary.  David's burglary charges were enhanced one degree due to his traveling across county lines.