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Bike theft near Garden Grove West in Winter Haven
Jun 20, 2023
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
CRIME: BICYCLE THEFT
CRIME SCENE: 3085 CYPRESS GARDENS RD., WINTER HAVEN
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASE #23-25732
On June 20th at about 5:38 pm, the pictured suspect (possibly a juvenile) arrived at the parking lot of My Nature's Delight at the intersection of Cypress Gardens Road and Lincoln Road while riding a gray Huffy mountain bike.
The suspect dismounted from the bike and stole a red & silver bicycle that was parked at the store.
If you have any information that could be helpful to this investigation, please contact Detective Kretzer at (863) 297-1117 or at akretzer@polksheriff.org.
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• CALL 1-800-226 TIPS (8477)
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