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11-01-2018 INFORMATION SOUGHT IN THEFT OF GAS CANS

Nov 1, 2018
Media Contact : Carrie Horstman, PIO

Polk County Sheriff's detectives are seeking information about the theft of gas cans from a private residence in Fort Meade.

On October 31, 2018, at 4:12 a.m., the suspect seen here went into the victim's shed, located in the area of Singletary Road and Avon Park Cutoff Rd, by cutting the lock and prying the lock hasp off the roll-up door. Once inside, the suspect stole two 5-gallon plastic fuel cans, one yellow and one red, containing gasoline and diesel fuel.

If you have any information about this incident or recognize this suspect, please contact Detective Eldridge at 863-534-7205.


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