The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a theft of fuel and other items in the Nichols area (southwest of Mulberry).

On Monday, March 9th, at about 1:30 am, an unknown person (or person) entered the victim's property which is located in the vicinity of Nichols Road and Anderson Road.

Once on the property, about 219 gallons of off-road diesel fuel was taken, along with a fuel pump and two large tow ropes.

If you have any information regarding this crime, please contact Detective Eldridge at 863-534-7205 (reference case #20-11835), or to remain anonymous, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers - call 1-800-226 TIPS (8477), visit the website www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip," or download the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet.