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***UPDATE: APRIL 24th***
Thanks to numerous tipsters, these two have been identified as Weston Lewis and Jennifer Maxwell. Neither of whom are strangers to the Polk County Jail.
Thank you to everyone who provided information.
CRIME: RETAIL THEFT
CRIME SCENE: MULBERRY WALMART (6745 Church Avenue North)
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASE #23-15596
On April 11th at about 4:30pm, this couple entered the Mulberry Walmart and made a fraudulent return for cash.
Witnesses described the suspects as possibly being between 20-30 years of age. They left the scene in the pictured Ford Escape with their tag folded up. Note the male suspect's right arm in the bottom photo--it appears he has several tattoos.
If you recognize this criminal couple, or you have information that could be helpful to this investigation, please contact Detective Creekmore at 863-499-2400 ext 126 or LCreekmore@polksheriff.org
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• CALL 1-800-226 TIPS (8477)
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