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SOLVED! Porch pirate in the Bomber Road area of Bartow

Feb 4, 2025
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO

***UPDATE***
This suspect was identified as 24-year old Malik Smith of Lakeland. Malik was arrested on April 24th and charged with: Burglary, Grand Theft, and Wearing a Mask During the Commission of a Crime.



CRIME: PORCH PIRATE
CRIME SCENE: LIBERTY RIDGE (OFF OF BOMBER RD), BARTOW
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASE #25-4941


PCSO detectivesuspect photos are hoping to identify the suspect in these photos. 

He is accused of being a Porch Pirate.

On February 4th at about 9:13 pm, this suspect swiped a package from a residential property within the Liberty Ridge neighborhood, just off of Bomber Road (north of Bartow).

The black, male suspect was wearing long black shorts (with a white stripe), a black balaclava over his head, and a teal hoodie with "Stack Money Not Friends" on the back.  

If you recognize this suspect or you have any information about the investigation, please contact Detective Ferguson at 863-678-4115 or HFerguson@polksheriff.org.

If you wish to remain anonymous AND be eligible for a reward, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers in one of four ways:
• CALL 1-888-400 TIPS (8477) Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida
• DIAL **TIPS from your cell phone
• VISIT http://heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip,"
• DOWNLOAD the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet

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