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Retail theft at Kangaroo on West Memorial (Lakeland)
Apr 21, 2020
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Recognize this woman?
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is trying to get her identified after she was seen stealing merchandise from the Kangaroo Express (2100 Memorial Blvd) in Lakeland on Tuesday, April 21st.
The woman was accompanied by two small children.
If you known who she is, or if you have any information that might be helpful to this investigation, please contact Detective Marcoux at 863-557-1600 (reference case #20-16498), or to remain anonymous, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers - call 1-800-226 TIPS (8477), visit www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip," or download the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet.
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#TrafficAlert for people traveling north of Lakeland.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is conducting a fatal crash investigation at US 98 North and State Road 471.
Deputies were dispatched to the scene at about 10:50 am on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
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The Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Bartow Police Department are conducting a joint investigation of a shooting incident that occurred earlier this morning near the Polk County Courthouse.
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