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Imperial Lakes car burglaries
Nov 30, 2019
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
A series of car burglaries occurred in Mulberry's Imperial Lakes neighborhood back on November 30th. Most of the burglaries were to unlocked cars, but one burglary was committed by breaking a car window.
The suspects' vehicle appears to be a gray colored Dodge Charger. One person got a look at one of the suspects and described the person as being a white male in his late 20s and about 5'10".
If you have any information that is helpful to this investigation, please contact Detective Ryan at 863-499-2400, or if you wish 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. You will always remain anonymous and you may be eligible for a cash reward if your information leads to an arrest. Your information will be forwarded to law enforcement for follow up. If an arrest is made based on your tip, you are eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000.
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