Sheriff Grady Judd

UPDATE: The suspect in this case has been arrested.

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Do you recognize this person?

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a criminal mischief incident that occurred on January 14, 2021 around 5:30 p.m. at the Kathleen Baptist Church (3939 2nd Street NW) in Lakeland. 

The male suspect came onto the church property and without any provocation, kicked a PVC pipe which in turn damaged a water line at the church.

As you can see in the image, the suspect is a white male and was wearing a black and light gray ball cap, long blue-jean shorts, and a black t-shirt. He was also carrying a black backpack and is known to ride a red three-wheeled bicycle.

If you believe you know this person or you have other information that may be helpful toward this investigation, please contact Detective Marshall at 863-577-1625 (reference case #21-1649).

Or if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Heartland Crime Stoppers:
* Call 1-800-226 TIPS (8477)
* From your cell phone, dial **TIPS
* Or 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 when you send a tip through Crime Stoppers and you are eligible for a cash reward if your information leads to an arrest.