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Armed robbery: Main Street, Lakeland

Dec 15, 2020
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery with battery which occurred on Tuesday, December 15th at around 8:15 pm, near Main Street and Canal Avenue in Lakeland.

The victim told detectives that he was riding his bicycle on the sidewalk when a light grey or white SUV passed him and stopped. He said that man got out of the car and knocked him down on the ground.

At that time, according to the victim, the suspect pointed a handgun and took a camera from the man. He then kicked the victim’s lower leg causing injury.

The suspect got back into the car and fled the area.

The suspect was described as a white male, between 25-30 years old, about 5’11”, with a medium build.

Attached are photos of the suspect vehicle.

If you have any information that may be helpful to this investigation, please contact Detective Escheu at 863-298-6927 (reference case #20-48732).

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.Suspect vehicle

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