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***UPDATE: JULY 18th***
The suspect in this case has been identified as 16-year old Tyshawn Taylor of Lakeland. He was arrested and charged with Armed Burglary (3-counts), Grand Theft of a Firearm (3-counts), Burglary of a Conveyance (6-counts), Grand Theft, Petit Theft, and Violation of Probation (burglary).
He admitted to the detective that he would sneak out of his house in the middle of the night to commit the burglaries.
ORIGINAL POST FOLLOWS:
CRIME: CONVEYANCE BURGLARIES & THEFTS
CRIME SCENE: LAKELAND NEIGHBORHOOD AT SADDLE CREEK ROAD & DELROSE DRIVE
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASE #23-25186
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating car burglaries that occurred on June 16th at around 2:30am, in a Lakeland neighborhood off of Saddle Creek Road (State Road 546) at Delrose Drive.
THIS VIDEO shows the suspect in action. Unfortunately, he had some success with his crime by stealing a two handguns.
If you recognize this suspect or you have any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Hannon at 863-499-2400 or at RHannon@polksheriff.org.
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• CALL 1-800-226 TIPS (8477)
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