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SOLVED! Tony's Liquor: Retail Theft
Oct 23, 2020
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
***UPDATE: OCTOBER 27th***
Thanks to the woman who recognized this suspect and reported his whereabouts to the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded immediately and arrested 32-year-old Jason Staples. This man has a criminal history, and it so happens he is also suspected of several other crimes in this area of north Lakeland.
ORIGINAL POST FOLLOWS:
The Polk County Sheriff's Office asks for your help in identifying this man in relation to a retail theft investigation.
The theft occurred a Tony's Liquor Store (4009 Knights Station Road) in Lakeland.
The suspect was seen leaving the area on a bicycle.
If you know the identification of the man, or you have any information that could be helpful to this investigation, please contact Detective Marshall at 863-577-1625.
Or if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Heartland Crime Stoppers:
* Call 1-800-226 TIPS (8477)
* From your cell phone, dial **TIPS
* Or 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 when you send a tip through Crime Stoppers and you are eligible for a cash reward if your information leads to an arrest.
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