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Mulberry Walmart Theft: Dec 27th

Dec 27, 2023
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CRIME: RETAIL THEFT
CRIME SCENE: WALMART OF MULBERRY
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASE #23-52252

A retail theft at the Mulberry Walmart is being investigated by the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

The theft occurred on December 27th at around 9:42pm.

The suspect exited the store in a light blue hatchback (unknown make/model).

Detective Creekmore would like to identify the man in this photo and speak to him regarding this investigation.

If you have any information that could be helpful to this investigation, please contact Detective Creekmore at 863-499-2400 ext 130 or at LCreekmore@polksheriff.org.
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