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Beer theft at Circle K in Lakeland
Jul 18, 2022
Media Contact : Carrie Horstman
Media Contact : Carrie Horstman
Polk County Sheriff's detectives are seeking the public's help in identifying the suspect seen here who went into the Circle K store located at 2109 West Memorial Blvd in Lakeland and stole four cases of Busch Light beer.
The theft occurred around 6:55 a.m. on Monday, July 18, 2022. The black male suspect went into the "beer cave" and took the beer, then left the store without paying. He got into a 2011 gray 2011 Chevrolet four-door car being driven by another unknown male.
Click here to see the video of the theft.
The suspect was wearing gray gym shorts, black slides, and a black T-shirt with Jay Z on it.
If anyone has information about this theft they are urged to contact Detective Marshall at 863-577-1625 and reference case number 22-30067.
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