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Skyview burglary and bike theft
Jun 28, 2025
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in identifying the man in these photos.
On June 28, 2025, at around 3:12 am, this unknown suspect entered the attached porch of a residence on Skyview Drive in Lakeland and stole the pictured gray Schwinn tricycle.
If you have any information about the whereabouts of the bike or the identity of the suspect, please call Detective Creekmore at 863-499-2400 or email him at LCreekmore@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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