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Bike Theft in Lakeland

Nov 25, 2022
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO

The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a bike theft that occurred at the Shell station at 2993 Duff Road in Lakeland on November 25th.

Security video from the store shows the bicycle being stolen. 

The bike was described as a Mongoose BMX-style. The bike is blue, but the top horizontal bar was spray-painted black from the seat to the handlebars, and the seat was torn.

The detective investigating the case is trying to identify the three people you see in the video. Two are black males, and the third is a white male or female.

If you recognize any or all three of these people, please contact Detective Wagstaff at 863-577-1600 or jwagstaff@polksheriff.org (Case #22-49313).

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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