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SOLVED! Wallet theft- Citgo on Reynolds Rd, Lakeland
Jul 11, 2020
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
***UPDATE: JULY 23rd***
The suspect in this video has been identified as 78-year-old Benjamin Savage, and he will be charged with felony petit theft.
ORIGINAL POST FOLLOWS:
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a theft of a wallet.
The crime occurred at the Citgo station (1035 Reynolds Road) in Lakeland on Saturday, July 11th at around 6:30 pm.
The 77-year-old victim made a purchase at the store. He set his wallet down on the counter to sort through his cash. After paying for his item, he walked away, forgetting that he left his wallet on the counter. The cashier was unable to see the wallet due to it being on the other side of a merchandise shelf.
The next man in line saw the wallet though, and immediately slid it further away from the cashier before picking it up and placing it in his back pocket. The man then left the store, driving off in a light-colored older model Chrysler Pacifica.
Detective Thomas would like to speak with the man who picked up the wallet. If you recognize him, or you have information helpful to this investigation, please call Detective Thomas at 863-499-2400, or to remain anonymous, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers - call 1-800-226 TIPS (8477), visit ww.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip," or download the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet.
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