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Vehicle Burglary on Gladys Ave in Lakeland
Jun 3, 2025
Media Contact : Juliana Rivera, PIO
Media Contact : Juliana Rivera, PIO
CRIME: BURGLARY OF A CONVEYANCE/ATTEMPTED STOLEN VEHICLE
CRIME SCENE: GLADYS AVE, LAKELAND
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CASE 25-22370
A woman living on Gladys Ave in Lakeland had her vehicle ransacked during the early morning hours of Sunday, June 1, 2025. The woman discovered damage to her vehicle to the point that she is unable to get the vehicle to start and noticed $150 dollars missing from inside her vehicle.
The suspect seen in this video appears to be a black male wearing a grey hoodie, blue jeans, black shoes, black backpack, and green gloves.
If you have any information about the investigation or recognize this suspect, please contact Detective Kowalski at 863-978-9648 or email bkowalski@polksheriff.org.
If you wish to remain anonymous AND be eligible for a reward, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers in one of four ways:
• CALL 1-888-400 TIPS (8477) Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida
• DIAL **TIPS from your cell phone
• VISIT http://heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip,"
• DOWNLOAD the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet
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A suspicious person was reported at the Wawa on US 98 in south-Lakeland on the morning of June 25th.
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