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Lakeland Marathon beer theft

Nov 26, 2022
Media Contact : Alicia Manautou, PIO

The Polk County Sheriff's Office wants the man seen here identified.

In the early morning hours of November 26th, the man in this video walked into the Marathon store located at 933 Pipkin Road West in Lakeland, and helped himself to two 18 packs of Modelo bottled beer and left without paying for it.

The witness said he was Hispanic and about 5’6’ tall with dark brown hair. He was wearing green shorts and a black Tampa Bay Buccaneer’s jacket.

If you recognize this beer thief, please contact Detective Marshall at (863)577-1625 or BMarshall@polksheriff.org (Case # 22-49330).

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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