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Davenport cell phone theft (Loughman Publix)
Jun 17, 2023
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
CRIME: GRAND THEFT OF A CELL PHONE
CRIME SCENE: PUBLIX, 6075 US 17/92, DAVENPORT
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASE #23-25318
On June 17th at about 8:05 pm, the victim was in the process of checking out in self-checkout when he encountered an issue and spoke with an employee a few feet away, leaving his cell phone at the check-out.
The man in these photos took the opportunity and swiped the man's cell phone and left.
The cell phone is a Samsung S21.
If you recognize this suspect, or you have any information that could be helpful to this investigation, please contact Detective Hartle at 863-236-3900 or at chartle@polksheriff.org.
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• CALL 1-800-226 TIPS (8477)
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