CRIME: BUSINESS BURGLARY
CRIME SCENE: TWIN BROTHERS FOOD MART - 2433 Lucerne Park Rd, Winter Haven
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CASE 25-40431

On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, an unidentified male entered the Twin Brothers Food Mart located at 2433 Lucerne Park Rd in Winter Haven. He attempted to purchase $0.99 JOB rolling papers, however he became disgruntled when the clerk refused to sell him the product after he was unable to pay the full amount. 

The suspect, seen in this video, took his money back and headed towards the exit, when he abruptly turned around, yelling at the clerk. He then approached the clerk, began yelling obscenities at her, and walked around the counter to the employees only area she was in. The clerk, feeling she was in danger, grabbed a pistol and held it out to defend herself. The suspect fled on foot. 

If you have any information about this crime, or you recognize the suspect, please contact Detective Toms at (863) 307-5384 or email AToms@polksheriff.org.

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