Sheriff Grady Judd

The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a road rage incident that occurred on Saturday, December 14th, at about 4:15 pm, on Socrum Loop Road at Grady Mock Road in Lakeland.

The victim had pulled out of Publix onto the inside lane of eastbound Marcum Road. A motorcycle was in the outside lane at the time, and the driver of the motorcycle made a rude gesture to the victim, who in turn yelled at him.

The motorcyclist began following the victim, so a passenger began filming the motorcyclist.

When both vehicles stopped at a traffic light, the motorcyclist kicked and broke a side view mirror on the victim's car.

The motorcycles had no visible tag.

The suspect is described as a white male, medium build. Operating a dark colored motorcycle with high handle bars.

Anyone with information about this investigation is urged to contact Detective Coggins at 863-577-1600, or or if you wish to remain anonymous, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers - call 1-800-226 TIPS (8477), 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 and you may be eligible for a cash reward if your information leads to an arrest. Your information will be forwarded to law enforcement for follow up. If an arrest is made based on your tip, you are eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000.