DAVENPORT, Fla. – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a credit card theft that occurred on September 25th at approximately 7:50 pm at the Hobby Lobby in Posner Park.
According to authorities, a wallet was stolen from the store and the credit cards inside were later used at nearby businesses, including Ross, Vibes Bar & Hookah Lounge, and QQ To Go restaurant.
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Investigators later obtained video surveillance footage from Ross showing two women using the stolen credit cards. Images taken from the video are being released to the public in hopes of identifying the suspects.
Anyone with information about this case, or who believes they recognize the women in the photos, is urged to contact Detective Hector Melendez at 863-236-3900 or HMelendez@polksheriff.org.
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Additionally, those wishing to provide anonymous tips and potentially qualify for a reward can contact Heartland Crime Stoppers in one of the following ways:
- Call 1-888-400-TIPS (8477)
- Dial **TIPS from your cell phone
- Visit www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com [invalid URL removed] and click “Submit A Tip”
- Download the free “P3tips” app on your smartphone or tablet
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office encourages the public’s cooperation in helping to solve this crime.
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