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Multiple car burglaries recently occurred in the Davenport area of Hwy 17/92.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office has obtained a security video that was recorded in the early morning hours of December 2nd. The video shows a suspect attempting to get into vehicles.
The suspect is seen wearing (ironically) a camouflaged hoodie and dark Nike shoes. He appears to be a white male.
Davenport Police Department also has an investigation of a car burglary, and their suspect looks like he could be wearing the same jacket. In their suspect photo, the suspect is wearing a black and yellow cap.
If you recognize this suspect, have a possible idea of who it could be, or you have other information that might be helpful to this case, please contact Detective Medlar at 863-236-3900.
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.