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Car burglaries and credit card thefts at golf and country clubs
Dec 11, 2023
Media Contact : Carrie Horstman, Administrator
Media Contact : Carrie Horstman, Administrator
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CRIME: VEHICLE BURGLARIES, CREDIT CARD THEFT
CRIME SCENE: COUNTRY CLUBS IN POLK COUNTY
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASES #23-49933 and 49935
Between December 6-10, 2023, burglaries at three different golf and country clubs in Polk County were reported in Lakeland, Winter Haven, and Lake Wales. Purses and wallets were taken, and the stolen credit and debit cards were used at Target and Best Buy. Other similar burglaries and credit card thefts were reported in Hillsborough County.
The suspects seen here are using the stolen cards (click here to see the video).
If you have any information that could be helpful to this investigation, please contact Detective London at (863) 944-9066 or at jlondon@polksheriff.org.
If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers in one of four ways:
• CALL 1-888-400 TIPS (8477)
• DIAL **TIPS from your cell phone
• VISIT www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip,"
• DOWNLOAD the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet.
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