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SOLVED!!! Retail theft at Dick's in Davenport
Jun 9, 2024
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
***UPDATE***
Both of the suspects have been identified and arrested.
They are 38-year old James Adam Hayes and 36-year old Jonathan Tenbrink...both from Lakeland.
ORIGINAL POST FOLLOWS:
CRIME: RETAIL THEFT
CRIME SCENE: DICK'S AT POSNER PARK (DAVENPORT)
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASES #24-23681
On June 9th, two men stole merchandise from the Dick's Sporting Goods store in Posner Park of Davenport.
And check out the video of our two suspects leaving the store with their ill-gotten booty.
We have a detective who has taken quite the interest in their illicit work, and would like to find out who they are. Maybe even meet them and have a nice chat with them.
Can you help make that happen?
If you think you know who the suspects may be, please contact PCSO Detective Spencer Wright at 863-298-3200 or SWright@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)
• 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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