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Investigators at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office are trying to solve a robbery involving an elderly male victim, and need your assistance with identifying the suspects.
On Monday, December 23rd at about 10:00 p.m., the victim was confronted by a white female suspect, who entered his home and forcefully took property from him.
This crime occurred in the Lake Mariana Acres Mobile Home Park off of Lynchburg Road in Lake Alfred.
It is believed the suspect drove a white Dodge Neon to the victim’s home and was accompanied by a black male.
The white female was described as being approximately 5'05" tall, heavyset, and having reddish colored hair.
The black male was described as being approximately 6’00” tall, slender, and having dreadlocks that were pulled back into a bun.
The victim was uninjured during this incident.
If you have any information that could be helpful to this investigation, please call Detective Grant at 863-298-6914 (reference case #19-58862), or if you wish 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. You will always remain anonymous and you may be eligible for a cash reward if your information leads to an arrest. Your information will be forwarded to law enforcement for follow up. If an arrest is made based on your tip, you are eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000.