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School Bus Burglary in Highland City
Oct 21, 2022
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a burglary of a school bus at Mi Escuela Montessori school at 6129 US 98 South in Lakeland.
The crime occurred on October 21st.
Once inside of the bus, the suspects discharged a fire extinguisher throughout the bus.
This video shows the three suspects: two white males and one white female. Detectives are asking for assistance with identifications of these suspects by anyone who recognizes any or all of them.
If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Hannon at 863-499-2400 or RHannon@polksheriff.org (Case #22-44385).
To report a tip anonymously and be eligible for a reward, call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226 TIPS (8477)…
Or report your information via Heartland.CrimeStoppersWeb.com by clicking on "Submit A Tip" tab…
Or report it by way of your smart device through the free "P3tips" app on your smart phone.
You will always remain anonymous no matter how you submit your tip.
Tips are 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 $3000.00.
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