LAKELAND, Fla. – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed carjacking on April 2nd on Wildlife Trail in Lakeland.
The victim is a vehicle-for-hire driver who picked up the suspect at the intersection of Skyview Drive and Goodyear Avenue in Lakeland at around 11:15 am on Sunday.
Once the vehicle arrived on Wildlife Trail, the suspect pulled a gun on the driver, and stole his phone, keys, and car, a silver 2017 Toyota Rav 4 (FL TAG: CC75AH).
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The suspect was described as a white male, around 20-30 years old, about 6 feet tall, heavy set, with red hair & red facial hair. He also has a bunny tattoo on his lower left leg.
If you recognize the suspect, or have any other information regarding this case, please get in touch with Detective Escheu at 863-944-9385 or REscheu@PolkSheriff.org (Case #23-13883)
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