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Crime Stoppers
SOLVED! Burglary & Theft on Ellerbe Way in Lakeland
Mar 27, 2025
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
***UPDATE***
This suspect was identified as John Snyder of Lakeland
CRIME: BURGLARY & THEFT
CRIME SCENE: ELLERBE WAY, LAKELAND
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASE #25-12563
During the overnight hours of March 27th, an unknown man entered a screened-in porch of a residence on Ellerbe Way in Lakeland, and stole property from the resident.
The suspect is pictured in this photo.
If you have any information about this case, please contact Detective Creekmore at 863-499-2400 or email LCreekmore@polksheriff.org.
If you wish to remain anonymous AND be eligible for a reward, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers in one of four ways:
• CALL 1-888-400 TIPS (8477) Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida
• DIAL **TIPS from your cell phone
• VISIT http://heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip,"
• DOWNLOAD the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet
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A theft occurred at a business on US 92 East near Lakeland on Sunday, February 8th.
According to the victim, the suspect was looking through a binder which contained numerous collectible game cards.
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CRIME: RETAIL THEFT
CRIME SCENE: PUBLIX
4747 S.FLORIDA AVE, LAKELAND
PCSO CASE # 25-45767
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a string of retail thefts that occurred at the same Publix store between April 1, 2025 and November 5, 2025,
The suspect, pictured here,… x.com/i/web/status/2…
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