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Crime Stoppers
Car burglaries off Clubhouse Road Highland City/Lakeland.
Jan 20, 2022
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating several vehicle burglaries which occurred in the area of Clubhouse Road and Banana Lake Road in the Highland City area of Lakeland.
The burglaries occurred in the early morning hours of January 20th.
Detectives were able to obtain security video from some homes that showed a suspect moving from vehicle to vehicle, pulling door handles in an attempt to find the ones that were unlocked.
If you recognize this suspect, or have some information about this case that may be helpful, please call Detective Pfingston at 863-499-2400 (Case #22-2771).
If you wish to remain anonymous, or if you would like to receive a cash reward for information leading to the arrest of a suspect, you can contact Heartland Crime Stoppers:
* Call 1-800-226 TIPS (8477)
* From your cell phone, dial **TIPS
* Or visit the website and click on "Submit A Tip,"
* Or download the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet.
You will always remain anonymous when you send a tip through Crime Stoppers and you are eligible for a cash reward if your information leads to an arrest.
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