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Jan Phyl Village: Stolen Lawnmower
Sep 10, 2022
Media Contact : Alicia Manautou, PIO
Media Contact : Alicia Manautou, PIO
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is seeking information regarding a burglary that occurred at a residence in the Jan Phyl Village area in Winter Haven.
On Saturday, September 10th between 10:00 a.m. and noon, the two suspects (a white female and a black male) in this video removed a lawnmower from the victim’s property. They were driving an older green 4-door Toyota Corolla with an unregistered license plate.
If you have any information that could be helpful to this investigation, please contact Detective Kinsey at 863-297-1100 or mkinsey@polksheriff.org.
To report a tip anonymously and be eligible for a reward, call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226 TIPS (8477).
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Or report it by way of your smart device through the free "P3tips" app on your smart phone.
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Tips are forwarded to law enforcement for follow up. If an arrest is made based on your tip, you are eligible for a cash reward of up to $3000.00.
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