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Retail theft at Dollar General in North Lakeland

Apr 15, 2024
Media Contact : Carrie Horstman, Administrator

CRIME: RETAIL THEFT
CRIME SCENE: DOLLAR GENERAL STORE, 4336 KNIGHTS STATION ROAD, LAKELAND
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASES #24-12228 AND 24-14724

On Saturday, March 23, 2024, around 12:00 pm (noon), and again on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, around 9:10 pm, the suspect seen here went into the store located at 4336 Knights Station Road and removed bottles of laundry and dish detergent.

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The suspect is a black male, 5'10" tall, with a white goatee. He was wearing a hat both times he committed the thefts. He had accomplices in March, who were driving a white four-door sedan.

If you have any information on the identity of this suspect, please contact Detective Colletti at 863-298-6200 or CColletti@polksheriff.org.

If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers in one of four ways:
• CALL 1-888-400 TIPS (8477)
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