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Crime Stoppers
Burglary and theft in northern Lakeland
May 20, 2026
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
CRIME: BURGLARY & THEFT
CRIME SCENE: NORTHERN LAKELAND
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CASE 26-16820
On April 20, 2026. two unknown suspects burglarized a residence in a neighborhood in the Duff Road/Green Road area of north Lakeland.
Stolen were two SentrySafe dial-combination units (24x24). One was black, one was white.
Cash was inside both safes. and a .45 caliber handgun was in one of them.
The possible suspect vehicle is the blue vehicle pictured here.
If anyone has any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Wheatley at (863) 577-1630 or email SWheatley@polksheriff.org.
If you wish to remain anonymous AND be eligible for a reward, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers in one of four ways:
• CALL 1-888-400 TIPS (8477) Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida
• DIAL **TIPS from your cell phone
• VISIT http://heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip,"
• DOWNLOAD the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet
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At approximately 8:04 pm on Friday, May 8, 2026, the Polk County Sheriff's Office was notified of a plane crash west of Mulberry.
When units arrived, they found the pilot to be uninjured. He was the only person involved.
The plane is a 1-seat, fixed wing plane.
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