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Wallet theft at Harvest Meat Market

Feb 5, 2024
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO

Suspect and vehicle

On February 5th, at around 11:50am, a wallet was accidentally left in a shopping cart at Harvest Meat Market in Lakeland.

The wallet was taken out of the cart by someone else, who has made no known effort to get the wallet to the victim.

Detective Mitchell from the PCSO would like to speak to the man in the photo about this case. The white male in the photo left in the pictured white Volkswagen Tiguan.  

If you recognize this person or the vehicle, or you have any information about this case that could be helpful, please contact Detective Mitchell at (863) 577-1600 or SMitchell@polksheriff.org

If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Heartland Crime 
Stoppers in one of four ways:
• CALL 1-888-400 TIPS (8477)
• DIAL **TIPS from your cell phone
• VISIT www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip,"

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