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Family Dollar theft on Kathleen Road, Lakeland

Oct 6, 2019
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO

retail theft suspectA theft occurred at the Family Dollar Store at 4285 Kathleen Road in Lakeland on October 6th.

At about 3:30pm, a woman entered the store, grabbed thirteen 16GB SanDisk media cards, and fled the store without paying.

The suspect is described as being a black female in her 20s. She was wearing a do-rag on her head, but the most recognizable thing about her was the green HUSTLE jacket she was wearing. The jacket also had the letter H on the left breast.

If you recognize this person, or have any information helpful to this case, please contact Detective Frankowski at 863-577-1600, or to remain anonymous, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers - call 1-800-226 TIPS (8477), visit the website www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip," or download the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet.

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