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Polk County Sheriff’s Phone# 863-298-6200
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The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Lilly Street in Lake Wales on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at around 6:15 a.m.
Two black male suspects forced entry into the victim's home, woke up the victim, and demanded money at gunpoint. They also stole the victim's firearm.
One suspect is described as a black male, 6' tall, with a stocky build, wearing a mask. The other suspect is described as a black male, 5'7" - 5'8" tall, with a thin build.
After the robbery, the suspects fled in an unknown direction.
If you have any information that could help detectives identify the suspects, please contact Detective Hewett at 863-298-6960, or to remain anonymous, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers - call 1-800-226-TIPS (8477), visit the website www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on “Submit A Tip,” or download the free “P3tips” app on your smartphone or tablet.