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SOLVED!!! Mulberry burglars

May 22, 2024
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO

***UPDATE***
This suspect was identified by a Crime Stoppers tipster who recognized him from this video. The suspect is 27-year old Montana Darley. He was arrested and charged with burglary.



CRIME: BURGLARY
CRIME SCENE: WILLOW DRIVE/WILLOW OAK RD, MULBERRY
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASES #24-21039

The Polk County Sheriff's Office is conducting two burglaries with two different suspects, and they are probably related. The burglaries, not the suspects. Although the suspects could be related too, for all we know.

The crimes occurred late in the evening of May 21st and in the early morning hours of May 22nd, in the area of Willow Oak Road and Willow Drive in Mulberry.

The suspects were dressed similarly with hoodies and backpacks.

VIDEO CAN BE VIEWED HERE

If you have any information that could be helpful to this investigation, please contact Detective Hannon at 863-499-2400 or RHannon@polksheriff.org.

If you wish to remain anonymous AND be eligible for a reward, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers in one of four ways:
• CALL 1-888-400 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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