Polk County Sheriff's Office Agricultural Detectives are investigating the theft of a power unit from an orange grove in the Fort Meade area. The power unit - described as a Detroit Series 40 with an estimated value of $5,500 - was stolen from a citrus grove located on Asa Lewis Road in Fort Meade sometime between the dates of Dec. 24-26, 2002. The unit, which was being used to power an irrigation well, is owned by Lewis and Durrance Inc. of Fort Meade.  Detectives are requesting assistance in locating possible suspects. Agricultural Deputy Lee Barberee is in charge of the investigation, and can be reached at 534-6319 or 534-7205.

 

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