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LAKELAND: Stolen ditch trencher
Dec 9, 2021
Media Contact : Alicia Manautou, PIO
Media Contact : Alicia Manautou, PIO
Polk County Sheriff's Office detectives are seeking the public's help to locate a stolen
yellow Ground Hog 18” ditch trencher model T-4-HS18 (picture posted is not an actual photo of the equipment).
The theft occurred in the Reynolds Road area of unincorporated Lakeland. The morning of December 9, 2021, the victim noticed two white males in the area of her home where the ditch trencher was parked. There was some construction in the area and the two persons of interest were wearing construction vests.
The victim went inside her home, and when she came back outside shortly before noon, noticed the equipment was missing.
If you have any information about this theft or know where to find the stolen item please contact Detective Kelley at 863-499-2400 and reference case number 21-51389.
Or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a CASH REWARD contact Heartland Crime Stoppers.
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The Polk County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating 18-year old William Lee Copeland of Lakeland. He is our #WarrantOfTheDay.
Copeland has two Polk County warrants for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Burglary of Conveyance.
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