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LAKELAND: Stolen Jet Ski and trailer
Aug 8, 2021
Media Contact : Alicia Manautou, PIO
Media Contact : Alicia Manautou, PIO
This white with green and teal markings 1997 Polaris Jet Ski and trailer were stolen from
the area of US 92 in unincorporated Lakeland. The theft occurred sometime between August 8th and August 23rd as the Jet Ski and trailer were being stored at a location other than the victim’s residence.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating the theft and asking for information that would lead to the recovery of the Jet Ski and trailer and/or the identification of the suspect(s) who stole them.
If you have any such information, please contact Detective Kelley at 863-499-2400 (reference case #21-35163).
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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On Thursday, June 5th at around 5:39 pm, Deputy Fontanez was conducting traffic enforcement on I-4 near Polk City.
Deputy Fontanez was parked in the "Authorized Vehicles Only" area in the median when a blue Nissan with a Virginia tag began making an illegal turn right in front… x.com/i/web/status/1…
Just after 10pm on June 2nd, 29-year old Glenn Osteen of Lakeland was seen by Deputy Lopez exiting a parking lot without stopping his motorcycle. The deputy recognized Glenn and knew that he didn't have a motorcycle endorsement, also the bike didn't have a tag.
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On Tuesday, June 3rd, Sgt. Eldridge received information from the U.S. Secret Service regarding a person who was wanted by Dallas County, Texas.
The suspect was identified as 32-year old Mariana Isabel Moncada Bohorquez, and she was wanted for engaging in organized criminal… x.com/i/web/status/1…
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