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RETAIL THEFT: Dollar General in Lakeland
Sep 24, 2025
Media Contact : Juliana Rivera, PIO
Media Contact : Juliana Rivera, PIO
CRIME: RETAIL THEFT
CRIME SCENE: DOLLAR GENERAL – 8201 US Highway 98 North, Lakeland
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CASE 25-34616
On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at around 11:08 a.m., an unidentified female suspect entered the Dollar General located at 8201 US Highway 98 North in Lakeland and attempted to leave with merchandise she did not pay for. The store manager was able to recover the stolen items, valued at $38.52, before the suspect fled the scene.
The suspect, seen in this video, is described as approximately 55 years old, weighing around 145 pounds, and was last seen wearing baggy clothing. She left the area in a white Honda CRV.
If you have any information about this crime, or you recognize the suspect, please contact Detective Karakash at (863) 577-1614 or email KKarakash@polksheriff.org.
If you wish to remain anonymous AND be eligible for a reward, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers in one of four ways:
• CALL 1-888-400 TIPS (8477) Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida
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At noon on Thursday, September 25th, PCSO deputies went to Mineola Drive in Lakeland to locate a wanted individual.
59-year old Tova Louise Rasmussen had a Polk County warrant for Trafficking in MDMA, Keeping Structure/Vehicle for Trafficking, Possession of Methamphetamine,… x.com/i/web/status/1…
A stolen 2021 Kia Forte was spotted driving west on I-4 in Polk County near Champions Gate on Thursday, September 25th, at around 10:30 pm.
The Kia had been reported stolen on September 24th out of Orlando.
Additional deputies were notified, including Aviation.
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48-year old Kenneth Darrell Walker was #ArrestedByThePolkCountySheriffsOffice on Monday, September 22nd.
At around 9:42 am, PCSO deputies became aware that Walker was in Polk County, and he had an active Alachua County warrant for Violation of Probation for Escape and DUI.… x.com/i/web/status/1…
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