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Theft of beer at Kangaroo Express store
Jul 15, 2022
Media Contact : Carrie Horstman
Media Contact : Carrie Horstman
Polk County Sheriff's detectives are investigating the theft of over $50.00 worth of beer from the Kangaroo Express store located at 2100 West Memorial Blvd. in Lakeland.
The theft occurred just before midnight during the late evening hours of Friday, June 24, 2022. The suspect seen here walked into the beer cave and removed one case each of Heineken and Michelob Ultra beer. He then walked out of the store without paying. He's described as a black male wearing denim shorts, a multi-colored shirt, and slides. He is believed to be a local man who goes by the nickname "Little Money."
If anyone has information about this theft they are urged to contact Detective Marshall at 863-577-1625 and reference case number 22-26499.
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