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On February 20th, at approximately 12:29 am, an unknown black male entered the CVS located at 6105 Hwy 98 N in Lakeland.
Once inside the business, the suspect placed four bags of Tide pods in his shoulder bag and exited the store without paying for the merchandise. The suspect then entered the passenger side of a red pick-up truck. The truck fled the parking lot at a high rate of speed, traveling in an unknown direction.
Anyone with information about this investigation is urged to contact Polk County Sheriff's Office Detective J. Leblanc at 863-577-1600 or 863-577-1614, or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a CASH REWARD contact Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477). Anonymity is guaranteed! Visit www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com. Download the free "P3tips" app on your device.