CRIME: PETIT THEFT
CRIME SCENE: WALGREENS, 6730 US HWY 98 N, LAKELAND
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASE #23-25287

On Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., this black female suspect went into the Walgreens located at 6730 US Hwy 98 North in Lakeland and stole two large bottles of Gain laundry detergent, two packages of Scott toilet paper, two packages of Scott paper towels, and other items. The same suspect committed a similar theft at another North Lakeland Walgreens (at 4445 US Hwy 98 North).

Click here to see video of the crime.

The suspect was wearing a mask, a black hoodie, denim shorts, slides, and a bandanna over her hair.

If you have any information that could be helpful to this investigation, please contact Detective Bates at (863) 577-1600 or at bbates@polksheriff.org.

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