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Welcome to the Polk County Sheriff's Office Website. We are happy to provide this site as a resource for use by members of the Polk County Sheriff's Office, the media, and the public. By following us on the Internet, you can help make Polk County a safer place to live from the comfort of your living room. Check in often. And, if you need us - call us. We will always answer the call.

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Mulberry: Retail theft at Walmart (Jan 10th)

Jan 10, 2023
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO

PCSO trying to identify 3 theft suspects at Mulberry Walmart. On January 10th at about 8:40am, three men entered the Mulberry Walmart and stole three large televisions.

The men fled in a dark-colored Nissan sedan.

If you have any information regarding these suspects or this case, please contact Detective Creekmore of the Polk County Sheriff's Office at 863-499-2400 ext 126 or LCreekmore@polksheriff.org (Case #23-1280).

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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