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Beer theft: Circle K in Lakeland
Jun 26, 2022
Media Contact : Alicia Manautou, PIO
Media Contact : Alicia Manautou, PIO
The Polk County Sheriff's Office wants the man seen here identified.
On June 26th, at around 2:30 a.m., the man walked into the Circle K store at 10704 U.S. 98 N in unincorporated Lakeland, took an 8-pack of Michelob Ultra beer, and left without paying for it.
He was wearing a brown hat, gray shirt, and dark colored shorts. He was not wearing any shoes.
He left in a gold Nissan truck which was driven by another person.
If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Wagstaff at 863-577-1600 (Case #22-26656)
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You will always remain anonymous and you may be eligible for a cash reward if your information leads to an arrest.
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