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Police Seeking Information on Lakeland Car Burglaries

The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a series of car burglaries that occurred on Highland Gardens Lane in Lakeland on July 13, 2026. Detectives are looking for a male suspect, described as white or Hispanic and between 18 and 25 years old.

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Why It Matters

Residents in the Highland Gardens Lane area are advised to secure their vehicles and report any information regarding the suspect to the Polk County Sheriff's Office or Heartland Crime Stoppers.

Key Facts

  • The crime occurred on July 13, 2026, on Highland Gardens Lane in Lakeland.
  • The suspect is described as a white or Hispanic male between 18 and 25 years of age.
  • The suspect entered vehicles and committed theft from within.
  • The case number for this investigation is 26-29033.
  • Detective Creekmore is the lead investigator and can be reached at 863-499-2400.
  • Anonymous tips can be submitted via Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-888-400-8477, by dialing **TIPS, or via the P3tips app.

Who's Mentioned

personGrady Judd“Sheriff of Polk County.”locationLakeland“The city where the crime took place.”personCreekmore“Detective assigned to the case.”organizationHeartland Crime Stoppers“Organization accepting anonymous tips for rewards.”personBrian Bruchey“Public Information Officer for the Sheriff's Office.”locationHighland Gardens Lane“The location where the car burglaries occurred.”organizationPolk County Sheriff's Office“The law enforcement agency investigating the crime.”