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CRIME: THEFT
CRIME SCENE: RACETRAC, 6605 US 98 N, LAKELAND
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASE #23-29776
A theft occurred on July 19th, at around 10:30 am, at the RaceTrac store at 6605 US 98 N in Lakeland.
A customer accidently left his cell phone and wallet on a counter in the store. The man in this video was seen taking the victim’s cell phone and wallet, placing them in his pocket, and leaving the store.
The suspect may have left in a gray or silver Honda Civic.
If you recognize the suspect, or if you have any information that could be helpful to this investigation, please contact Detective Knight at 863-944-9590, or at BKnight@polksheriff.org.
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