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CAPTURED! Lobato brothers sought in several crimes

Nov 11, 2020
Media Contact : Carrie Horstman, PIO

UPDATE, NOVEMBER 14, 2020 - THESE SUSPECTS ARE IN CUSTODY. CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS RELEASE.

PCSO detectives are seeking the public's help in locating the Lobato brothers - 18 yr old Angel and 19 yr old JoJo, from Lake Wales.

They each have PCSO warrants for grand theft of a motor vehicle, vehicle burglary, giving false information during a capital felony, tampering with evidence, and accessory after the fact of a capital investigation.

They are wanted in several crimes in Polk County, and recently fled from law enforcement in Flagler County. They are to be considered ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 
If you have any information on their whereabouts, please contact Detective Brannon at 863-298-6200.


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