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Robbery at Publix liquor store
Apr 11, 2024
Media Contact : Carrie Horstman, Administrator
Media Contact : Carrie Horstman, Administrator
CRIME: ROBBERY BY SUDDEN SNATCHING
CRIME SCENE: PUBLIX LIQUOR STORE, SHEPHERD RD, MULBERRY
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASE #24-14069
On Thursday, April 4th just after 9:00 PM, the suspect seen here went into the store located at 2036 Shepherd Road and through the course of several minutes, spoke with the clerk about different types of tequila, ultimately selecting a bottle and also asking for a carton of Newport cigarettes.
Click here to see video of the crime.
The suspect was wearing a white shirt with a parrot on the back, and Spongebob Squarepants shorts with images of Patrick on them. He snatched the bag containing the tequila and cigs, then fled in a black 4-door Cadillac.
Latent prints recovered from the scene positively identified the suspect as OK Henry III from Orlando. He's 35 years old, 6'2" tall, 145 lbs.
If you have any information on Henry's whereabouts, please contact Detective Delgado at 863-298-6944 or UDelgado@polksheriff.org.
If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers in one of four ways:
• CALL 1-888-400 TIPS (8477)
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