Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives are asking for the public’s help in a Retail Theft investigation.

At approximately 5:53 a.m., on Sunday, June 17, 2012, a retail theft occurred at the Circle K located at 2425 W. Memorial Blvd., Lakeland.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 20-30 years of age, wearing a white shirt and blue and white plaid shorts entered the store and took alcohol and candy.  The suspect left the store after being confronted by the clerk.

A second subject involved is described as a black male, approximately 17-20 years of age wearing a red shirt, black pants, and a baseball cap. This subject distracted the clerk while the first suspect stole the items.  It is undetermined at this time what the relationship is between the two subjects.

Anyone with information about this investigation is urged to contact Detective Douglas at 863-577-1600 or 863.298.6200.