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CRIME: RETAIL THEFT
CRIME SCENE: CVS, 5010 SOUTH FLORIDA AVE, LAKELAND
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASE #23-47198
On Friday, November 17, 2023, the suspect seen here went into the CVS store located at 5010 South Florida Avenue in Lakeland, walked to the oral hygiene area of the store, and filled a large plastic bag with eight waterpiks valued at over $2,200.00. He exited the store from the "Health Hub" area on the north side.
Click here to see the video of the crime.
The suspect was wearing tan boots, dark pants, and a dark jacket over a buttoned-up shirt.
If you have any information that could be helpful to this investigation, please contact Detective Phillips at (863) 499-2400 or at jphillips2@polksheriff.org.
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