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Man wanted for damages at Family Dollar store in Lakeland
Jul 3, 2019
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies are seeking the public’s help in a burglary and criminal mischief investigation.
This crime occurred at the Family Dollar store, at 1090 Pipkin Road West in Lakeland, on Wednesday July 3rd at 8:20 pm.
The suspect (black male, 25-45 years old, about 5’8" with medium length dreads) entered the storage area of the business and damaged containers of Tide laundry soap.
Anyone with information about this investigation is urged to contact Detective Galstad at 863-577-1600, or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward leading to an arrest, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers - call 1-800-226 TIPS (8477), online atwww.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip," or download the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet.
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Auburndale man fatally hit by CSX train Tuesday morning
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation after a man was fatally hit by a CSX train Tuesday morning, July 15, 2025.
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