MULBERRY, Fla. – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from the public to identify a suspect involved in a burglary and theft that occurred in Mulberry earlier this month.
According to deputies, during the early morning hours of Tuesday, April 8th, 2025, shortly after 3:00 am, an unknown individual forcibly entered a van parked on Bailey Road. The suspect, whose actions were captured on video surveillance, proceeded to steal a Stihl gas cutoff saw from within the vehicle.
The Sheriff’s Office shared footage of the suspect.
The investigation is ongoing under case number #25-14212.
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Detectives are urging anyone who recognizes the suspect or has any information pertinent to this case to contact Detective Hannon at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office by calling 863-499-2400.
For individuals who wish to provide information anonymously and potentially qualify for a cash reward, tips can be submitted to Heartland Crime Stoppers through one of the following methods:
- Call 1-888-400-TIPS (8477)
- Dial **TIPS (**8477) from a mobile phone
- Visit the Heartland Crime Stoppers website at www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on “Submit A Tip”
- Download and use the free “P3tips” app available for smartphones and tablets.
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