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Welcome to the Polk County Sheriff's Office Website. We are happy to provide this site as a resource for use by members of the Polk County Sheriff's Office, the media, and the public. By following us on the Internet, you can help make Polk County a safer place to live from the comfort of your living room. Check in often. And, if you need us - call us. We will always answer the call.

 

 

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Jan Phyl Village: Stolen Lawnmower

Sep 10, 2022
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).
Or report your information via Heartland.CrimeStoppersWeb.com by clicking on "Submit A Tip" tab.
Or report it by way of your smart device through the free "P3tips" app on your smart phone.
You will always remain anonymous no matter how you submit your tip. 

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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