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SOLVED! HIGHLAND CITY: Publix retail theft.
Aug 6, 2021
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
***UPDATE: AUGUST 16TH***
This suspect has been arrested. She has been identified as Christi Forbes of Lakeland.
ORIGINAL POST FOLLOWS:
A retail theft occurred at the Highland City Publix (5185 US 98 South, Lakeland) on August 6th at about 10:30 AM.
These two photos show the female suspect who detectives are trying to identify.
If you recognize this woman or have information about her, please contact Detective Ervin of the Polk County Sheriff's Office at 863-499-2400 (Case #21-33257).
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* Call 1-800-226 TIPS (8477)
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The victim in this case is 35-year old Juan Ramos, Sr. of Mulberry.
Here are links to two videos. One shows the actual incident, and the other shows the suspects arriving on scene.
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Here's the full news conference: youtu.be/_slBQi43F8A x.com/PolkCoSheriff/…
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