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Stolen Credit Card - Lakeland

May 26, 2023
Media Contact : Alicia Manautou, PIO

CRIME: THEFT Theft suspects
CRIME SCENE: WALGREENS, 395 E.  VAN FLEET DR., BARTOW
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASE #23-23051

The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a theft that occurred at Walgreens in Bartow. Sometime at the end of May the victim’s credit card was removed from her wallet while she was in the store. 

On May 26th, the two suspects seen here used the stolen credit card to make purchases at the RaceTrac located at 6650 US Hwy 98 N in Lakeland.

If you recognize these suspects or you have any information that could be helpful to this investigation, please contact Detective Turnage at 863-298-6200 or at mturnage@polksheriff.org.

If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers in one of four ways:
• CALL 1-800-226 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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