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A Polk County Sheriff’s Office detective is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect.
The detective said that this unknown man walked into the Circle K store at 6340 County Line Road in Lakeland on Tuesday, December 10th at around 3 am.
The man selected several items from the store and asked for lottery tickets and cigarettes. As the clerk was getting the cigarettes, the man grabbed the merchandise and tickets and ran out the door.
The black t-shirt he is wearing says “No More Parties In LA” on the back, and “Los Angeles” on the chest.
He left in a red sedan.
If you recognize this man, or you have information that could be helpful to this investigation, please contact Detective Pantalone at (863) 499-2400, or if you wish to remain anonymous, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers - call 1-800-226 TIPS (8477), visit the website www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip," or download the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet. You will always remain anonymous and you may be eligible for a cash reward if your information leads to an arrest. Your information will be forwarded to law enforcement for follow up. If an arrest is made based on your tip, you are eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000.