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Important message from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office informing residents of recent car burglaries in the Mahaffey Circle area of Carlton Arms in Lakeland, reminding you to keep your vehicle and home doors securely locked.  The majority of burglaries are to those cars left unlocked.  So, keep your windows rolled up on your vehicles and place valuables such as cell phones, GPS devices, wallets, purses and cash out-of-sight.  Make sure your home windows are locked when you are not at home and that the windows cannot be pried open.  By keeping your home and vehicles secured you greatly reduce your chances of becoming a crime victim.  Remember to report suspicious persons, vehicles and activity to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office by calling 863-298-6200 or dial 9-1-1 in emergencies.