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CAPTURED: Zach Byrd
Feb 20, 2024
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
THIS SUSPECT HAS BEEN CAPTURED!
The PCSO is looking for 33-year old Zachary Lee Byrd.
PCSO detectives have obtained an arrest warrant for Byrd with a charge for Grand Theft Motor Vehicle. Additional charges are possible.
Zachary Byrd is about 5'09", 180-pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes. These mug shots of Byrd were taken following his October 2023 arrest, so his appearance may be different.
His most recent addresses includes Glenmore Drive in Lakeland and Robin Street in Auburndale.
If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Zachary Byrd, please notify the Polk County Sheriff's Office at 863-298-6200, or Detective Braswell at MBraswell@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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