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Door kickers on Shadyglen Drive in Lakeland

Apr 18, 2023
Media Contact : Carrie Horstman

CRIME: CRIMINAL MISCHIEF
CRIME SCENE: SHADYGLEN DRIVE, LAKELAND (5000 BLOCK)
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASE #23-16228

Around 9:30 p.m. on Monday, April 17, 2023, a door to a home in the 5000 block of Shadyglen Drive in Lakeland was kicked in and damaged. Video surveillance in the area shows seven people, possibly juveniles, walking down the road with flashlights.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office would like to identify these seven individuals. 

Click here to see the video of the persons of interest.

If you recognize them, please contact Detective Colletti at 863-577-1600 or at ccolletti@polksheriff.org.

If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers in one of four ways: 
• CALL 1-800-226 TIPS (8477) 
• DIAL **TIPS from your cell phone 
• VISIT www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip,"
• DOWNLOAD the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet.

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