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Grand theft in Bartow

Jun 3, 2023
Media Contact : Carrie Horstman

CRIME: BURGLARY AND GRAND THEFT
CRIME SCENE: RURAL PROPERTY ON 80 FOOT ROAD IN BARTOW
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASE #23-23176

PCSO Agricultural Crimes detectives are seeking information about a burglary and grand theft that occurred on a farm in Bartow, in the 2400 block of 80 Foot Road.

Sometime between May 25th and June 2nd, 2023, unknown suspect(s) stole approximately 100 gallons of Makaze brand herbicide from a 260-gallon tank that was on a flatbed trailer parked on the property. Also stolen was a large gray trashcan filled with approximately 1,400 butterfly flush valves.

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The value of all of the stolen property exceeds $3,800. An employee saw this white car parked near a pond on the property around 5:00 p.m. on May 29th, and detectives would like to identify and speak to the adult white male seen here.

Sizemore farms Suspect Vehicle

If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Eldridge at (863) 534-7205 or at celdridge@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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