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CRIME: RETAIL THEFT OF CIGARETTES
CRIME SCENE: 1458 42ND STREET NW, WINTER HAVEN
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASE #23-29069
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating the theft of cigarettes that occurred at the 863 Deals convenience store at 1458 42nd Street NW in Winter Haven around 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, 2023.
The store clerk reported that an unknown black female suspect went into the store and asked for a carton of Newport cigarettes. When the clerk placed them on the counter, she asked for a different brand. While the clerk had his back turned retrieving a different carton, the suspect grabbed the Newports and fled. She got into the passenger side of a light-colored Mercedes convertible with a dark top, which was last seen heading south on 42nd Street.
If you recognize this suspect or you have any information that could be helpful to this investigation, please contact Detective Paul at 863-297-1100 or at cpaul2@polksheriff.org.
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