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SOLVED! A retail theft at 7-ELEVEn in Kathleen
Apr 28, 2026
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
UPDATE: The suspect was positively identified and charged.
CRIME: RETAIL THEFT
CRIME SCENE: 7-ELEVEn IN KATHLEEN
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CASE 26-18099
On April 28, 2026. at around 10:43 pm, a retail theft occurred at the 7-ELEVEn store at 7240 Kathleen Road, in the Kathleen area of Lakeland.
The suspect is the pictured white male adult. He walked in with a white woman in a pink shirt. The woman was not involved with the theft, and may not be aware of the theft, but learning her identity could lead to the identity of the suspect.
It is believed that the couple arrived in the pictured vehicle, but did not leave the area in the vehicle.
If anyone has any information regarding this case, please contact Deputy Korel at 863-577-1600 or email VKorel@polksheriff.org.
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