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Theft of kids' bikes in Lakeland

Dec 15, 2023
Media Contact : Carrie Horstman, Administrator

CRIME: THEFT OF KIDS' BIKES
CRIME SCENE: LAWNDALE ROAD, LAKELAND
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASES #23-51805

Around 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 10, 2023, the two juvenile suspects seen here went onto a back patio of a home on Lawndale Road in Lakeland and stole a blue Schwinn bicycle and a black Mongoose bicycle.

Click here to see the video of the crime.

If you have any information that could be helpful to this investigation, please contact Detective Phillips at (863) 944-9111 or at jphillips2@polksheriff.org.

If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers in one of four ways:
• CALL 1-888-400 TIPS (8477)
• DIAL **TIPS from your cell phone
• VISIT www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip,"
• DOWNLOAD the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet.

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