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Burglary & Theft at Lake Gibson Church of Nazarene
Feb 9, 2019
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
On Saturday afternoon, February 9th, two car burglaries were committed at the Lake Gibson Church of Nazarene at 6868 North Socrum Loop Road in Lakeland.
The suspect in these crimes ran car-to-car, looking into vehicles for valuables, and smashing the windows.
The suspect had an accomplice driving along side of him in a black Chrysler Pacifica.
Purses, credit cards, ID’s, and personal items were stolen.
Following the burglaries and thefts, two women used one of the stolen credit cards to purchase $500 worth of merchandise from Winn Dixie at 6600 North Socrum Loop Road.
If you recognize the women, the van, or the man, or you have any pertinent information, please call Detective Ryan at 863-577-1600, or to remain anonymous and be eligible for cash rewards for information leading to an arrest, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477) or visit www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com.
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47-year old Benjamin Lee Jones of Okeechobee got #ArrestedByThePolkCountySheriffsOffice.
Getting arrested is not something that is unusual to Ben; he's classified as a career offender, so getting arrested is what he does.
On Sunday, May 4th, at around 5:35 pm, PCSO deputies… x.com/i/web/status/1…
PCSO deputies responded to a convenience store in Auburndale in reference to a disturbance.
When the deputies arrived, they met with 46-year old Cardiss Turner of Lakeland and the owner of the store.
According to Mr. Turner, he had purchased $20 worth of fuel, and then drove… x.com/i/web/status/1…
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