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Mulberry: Retail theft of vapes
Aug 22, 2022
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
On Monday, August 22, 2022 at about 2:40 p.m., an unknown man walked into the Seven Star store (6940 Old Hwy 37) in Mulberry and stole two boxes of vapes. He then fled from the store.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating the theft.
The suspect is described as a black male measuring about 5'11". He was wearing a red bandana, straw hat, gray gloves, and multi-colored Crocs. For unknown reasons, he was also holding small tree branches.
If you have any information regarding this theft, please contact Detective Creekmore at 863-577-1600 or LCreekmore@polksheriff.org (Case # 22-34987).
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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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