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SOLVED! Porch pirate in Providence (Davenport)
Apr 22, 2024
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
***UPDATE: JUNE 6TH***
The identity of this suspect was provided by a tipster, and follow-up by the detective confirmed the identity as 31-year old Anthony Spinale of Kissimmee.
Efforts to locate Spinale were initially unsuccessful. The PCSO coordinated their efforts with members of the Osceola County Sheriff's Office, and Spinale was located. He tried to flee, but was quickly captured. He told the detective that he ran because he, "didn't want to go back to the Polk County Jail."
Spinale got his wish...sort of. Since he was arrested in Osceola County, he went to the Osceola County Jail. But, he will eventually be sent to the Polk County Jail. Tough luck, Anthony.
One final note, during the investigation, the stolen package was recovered and returned to the victim.
ORIGINAL POST FOLLOWS:
CRIME: PORCH PIRATE THEFT
CRIME SCENE: PROVIDENCE IN DAVENPORT
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASE #24-16727
Aye! We be lookin' fer a porch pirate who struck on April
22nd in the Providence neighborhood in Loughman (Davenport area).
The suspect (who was wearing a Beavis & Butt-Head t-shirt) stole a package of campaign posters from the front doorstep of a residence.
The vehicle that was used by the suspect appears to be a black, older model, Cadillac sedan.
Anyone having information that could help in these investigations is asked to contact Detective Pennell at (863) 236-3900 or APennell@polksheriff.org.
If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers in one of four ways:
• CALL 1-888-400 TIPS (8477)
• DIAL **TIPS from your cell phone
• VISIT www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com
and click on "Submit A Tip,"
• DOWNLOAD the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet.
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At around 6:15 pm on Tuesday, September 30th, a PCSO deputy noticed 22-year old Milo Pemberton of Lakeland near the intersection of US 98 and Clubhouse Road in Highland City.
Interesting thing about Milo, he had an outstanding warrant for Violation of Probation for Grand Theft… x.com/i/web/status/1…
A traffic stop was conducted on a bicycle Tuesday evening, September 30th, at around 7:39 pm.
The bicyclist was identified as 34-year old Shawn Paul Moorman of Mulberry.
During the interaction, Moorman just started walking away. He continued, despite being told to stop by the… x.com/i/web/status/1…
A business on Massachusetts Avenue in Lakeland has had problems with people trespassing on their property, loitering, doing drugs, and causing a general nuisance.
To combat this, they put up numerous No Trespassing signs and turned to law enforcement for help.
On Saturday,… x.com/i/web/status/1…
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