The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating several car burglaries which occurred in north Lakeland. There were burglaries reported this week in the areas of Chase Road, Oak Run Drive, and US 98 & Marcum Road.

The most effective way to avoid being a victim of car burglary is to not leave valuables in your car, and to lock your cars. Overwhelmingly, most car burglaries happen to unlocked cars.

If you recognize the suspect in this video, please contact Detective Marcoux at 863-577-1600. 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.