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Crime Stoppers

Mulberry Walmart theft-March 7th

Mar 7, 2023
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO

On March 7th at about 4:53 pm, this woman entered the Mulberry Walmart with three children and began to pull merchandise from the shelves. She then took the merchandise to Customer Service and tried to return the items for cash. 

When she was denied, she fled the store with the stolen items.

The suspect left in a gray Honda Accord (with no visible tag).

If you recognize this woman, or you have any other information that could be helpful to this investigation, please contact Detective Creekmore at 863-499-2400 ext. 126, or LCreekmore@polksheriff.org (Case #23-10118).

To report a tip anonymously and be eligible for a reward, call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226 TIPS (8477)…
Or report your information via Heartland.CrimeStoppersWeb.com by clicking on "Submit A Tip" tab… 
Or report it by way of your smart device through the free "P3tips" app on your smart phone.
You will always remain anonymous no matter how you submit your tip. 
Tips are 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 $3000.00Suspect and vehicle

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