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Theft of lottery tickets in Winter Haven
Nov 15, 2021
Media Contact : Carrie Horstman, Administrator
Media Contact : Carrie Horstman, Administrator
Polk County Sheriff's detectives are seeking information about the theft of lottery tickets from the Citgo located at 4980 Spirit Lake Road in Winter Haven.
Around 3:50 p.m. on Monday, November 8, 2021, the two female suspects arrived at the store in a light-colored Honda Civic, walked into the office area, and stole two books of tickets - they took a book of "Struck by Luck," and a book of "$5,000 a Week." The total value of the tickets is $800.00. They were last seen heading south on Spirit Lake Road towards Bartow.
One suspect is described as a heavyset black female, between 20-30 years old, wearing a red and grey hoodie pantsuit.
The other suspect is described as a heavyset female, between 20-30 years old, wearing a black long-sleeved shirt and jeans.
If anyone has information about this theft they are urged to contact Detective Kier at 863-297-1117 in reference to case number 21-46989.
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