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Finding a wallet does not entitle you to the contents.
Polk County Sheriff’s deputies are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a theft and the illegal use of stolen credit cards investigation.
On November 4th, the victim dropped his wallet while getting gas at the Marathon Station at 3230 Pipkin Road West in Lakeland.
An unknown man found the lost wallet then used the victim's credit cards at other businesses.
The suspect was driving a white, Chevrolet 4-door pickup truck. It appears that in one of the stores there was another person with him picking out items to purchase.
Anyone with information about this investigation is urged to contact Detective Galstad at 863-577-1600, or 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.