POLK COUNTY, Fla. – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is urgently seeking information from the public following the murder of a 22-year-old man in Frostproof. Sheriff Grady Judd released preliminary details of the investigation, appealing to the community for assistance in identifying the perpetrator.
“We’re on Washington Avenue in Frostproof, Florida, at about 5:08 this afternoon. A 22-year-old young man was murdered. That’s right, murdered on this street,” Sheriff Judd stated in a public address.
The Sheriff’s Office is actively pursuing leads. Sheriff Judd emphasized the need for swift action to bring the perpetrator to justice for the victim’s family.
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“We need your help identifying the murderer. We want to bring whoever did this to justice sooner rather than later,” Judd said. “Call CrimeStoppers. There’s a reward. You can stay anonymous, and we can solve this crime for the family of this young man.”
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information to come forward.
How to Provide Information:
- Call: 863-837-9754
- Contact Heartland Crime Stoppers (Anonymous):
- Call 1-888-400-TIPS (8477)
- Dial **TIPS from your cell phone
- Visit www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click “Submit A Tip”
- Download the free “P3tips” app on your smartphone or tablet
Crime Stoppers guarantees anonymity for all tipsters and offers a cash reward for information leading to an arrest. The Sheriff’s Office is relying on the community’s cooperation to solve this tragic crime.
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