LAKELAND, Fla. - Polk County Sheriff's Deputies need your help identifying a man who committed retail and car theft back to back.

Deputies Searching For Man Who Stole Pizza And A Car From Lakeland Racetrac

LAKELAND, Fla. - Polk County Sheriff's Deputies need your help identifying a man who committed retail and car theft back to back.
Lakeland Retail/Car Theft

LAKELAND, Fla. – Polk County Sheriff’s Deputies need your help identifying a man who committed retail and car theft back to back.

Deputies say he is described as a white male about 5’9″ tall and weighing around 160 pounds. He wore a dark outfit, a blue mask, and a white ball cap.

On July 20th at about 8:40 pm, the suspect took a slice of pizza and two fountain drinks and consumed them while inside the Racetrac store located 6650 US 98 North in Lakeland. He never paid for the items.

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When he left the store, he stole a 2019 Kia Optima from the parking lot, according to investigators.

If you recognize the suspect or have any information that could be helpful to this investigation, don’t hesitate to contact Detective Colletti at 863-577-1631 or at ccolletti@polksheriff.org.

If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers in one of four ways:

• CALL 1-800-226 TIPS (8477)

• DIAL **TIPS from your cell phone

• VISIT www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on “Submit A Tip,”

• DOWNLOAD the free “P3tips” app on your smartphone or tablet.

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