CRIME: VEHICLE BURGLARIES IN NORTH LAKELAND
CRIME SCENE: GRAND PINES BLVD, INDIAN WOODS TRAIL, PEAK AVENUE, TOCOI PATH, NORTH LAKELAND
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CASES: 25-29422, 29423, 29424, 29434

During the late evening hours of Saturday, July 26th, and the early morning hours of Sunday, July 27th, 2025, the suspect seen here went into different neighborhoods off of North Campbell Drive in north Lakeland, riding a bike, and flipping car door handles. Several cars were broken into. Ultimately he stole two firearms - a black Glock 43X and a black Smith & Wesson M&P Shield - as well as two wallets containing IDs and credit cards. Two suspects have already received fraud alerts due to attempts on their cards being used online.

The areas affected were: Grand Pines Blvd, Indian Woods Trail, Peak Avenue, and Tocoi Path.

The suspect was wearing a blue hoodie and shorts, riding a small bike.

If you have information about this crime please contact Detective Kowalski at 863-577-1600 or email bkowalski@polksheriff.org.

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