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Crime Stoppers
Wine theft at the Eagle Lake RaceTrac
Jan 1, 2025
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
***UPDATE***
This case has been solved. The suspects have been identified as Davaughn Ayabarreno (checkered shirt) and Ronny Torres (red cap). Both have been charged with retail theft and conspiracy to commit retail theft.
ORIGINAL POST FOLLOWS:
CRIME: RETAIL THEFT
CRIME SCENE: RACETRAC - 11023 Highway 17 N., EAGLE LAKE
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASE: #25-32
This crime occurred on January 1, 2025, at around 3:15 am.
The two suspects arrived in a light-colored KIA SUV, and entered the RaceTrac store together.
One of the suspects acted as a distraction by talking to a sales clerk, while the other suspect stole bottled wine.
The suspects then left.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE VIDEO OF THE SUSPECTS
If you recognize one or both of the males in this video, or you have information regarding this investigation, please contact Detective Collins at 863-678-4170 or JCollins3@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)
• 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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A big PCSO salute to Ms. Annie Phyll.
She's always been a big supporter of the Polk County Sheriff's Office, and today (March 19), she purchased food from Chick-fil-A for the members of Bravo Platoon at the Northwest District Office in Lakeland.
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An unknown person trespassed on private property in Kathleen on Monday, March 10th.
The suspect entered a structure and used bolt cutters in an attempt to steal a lawn mower. When he failed, he stole the video camera that was recording his misdeeds, and took a pair of jumper… x.com/i/web/status/1…
On March 18th, PCSO deputies got a Two-for-Tuesday arrest. A Bust One Get One (BOGO), if you will.
The deputies received a tip from Heartland Crime Stoppers regarding the whereabouts of 51-year old Patrell Bland who had an active warrant for Violation of Probation (Fleeing to… x.com/i/web/status/1…
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