Polk County Sheriff`s detectives are seeking the public`s help identifying the suspect or suspects responsible for damaging cars in the Lake Wales area with shotgun blasts.

Sometime during the early morning hours (midnight to 1:00 a.m.) on Saturday, January 28th and Sunday, January 29th, 2012, a suspect or suspects damaged two vehicles in the Lake Wales area by firing a shotgun at them.  The incidents occurred within close proximity of each other: one on Goldenbough Road and the other on Pine Tree Drive in Lake Wales (see maps).

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On 1/31/12, Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Elinor Ave. in Dundee in reference to a residential burglary.  The front door of the residence was forced open and property was removed from within.  A safe containing several firearms was removed from the residence.  The safe was found empty at the intersection of Carl Floyd Rd. and Executive Dr. S in Winter Haven. 

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Location of Burglary (Elinor Ave., Dundee, FL)

Safe Recovery Location (Carl Floyd Rd. Winter Haven, FL)

On 1-6-12, two subjects approached an elderly female in the Publix parking lot located at 1395 6th St NW, in Winter Haven. The subjects told the victim that they needed money to get to the airport. They advised the victim that if she would loan them a certain amount, they would repay her with a larger amount later. The subjects drove the victim to Mid Florida Credit Union where the victim withdrew $12,000 and gave the money to the suspects. They then drove the victim back to the Publix parking lot and departed the area.

Suspect #1- BM 45 years old, 6` tall (no photo)

Suspect #2- BF 45 years old, 5`4" tall, wearing hospital scrubs, white jacket, with a stethoscope around her neck. (see photo)

Suspect vehicle- Green SUV, possible a Ford Explorer.

If you can identify the female suspect , please contact Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS(8477). You will remain anonymous and you could receive a reward of up to $1,000.00.

On Thursday, January 26, 2012 at approximately 3:00 p.m., a victim, who is a truck driver, stopped at the I-4 west bound rest stop. The victim was approached by a group of 6-8 white males claiming to be giving out cash to truck drivers.  The victim approached one of the suspects to be involved in the card game that claimed to double the amount of money in that players wallet. The victim opened up his wallet exposing his cash.  The victim advised the suspect grabbed the cash from his hand and fled the area on foot. The victim stated a couple of white males on scene held his arms to allow the suspect to get away and then fled themselves. 

The suspect, who snatched the cash out of the victims hands, was described as a 60 year-old white male with a beard and mustache. The suspect was observed wearing a t-shirt and baseball cap and fled in a red pick up truck heading west on I-4.

Second incident occurred on Friday, January 27, 2012 at approximately 3:30 p.m., a victim, who is a truck driver,  stopped at the I-4 west bound rest stop.  Upon walking back to his truck he observed a group of ten men standing next to his truck.  Upon approaching the door of the truck one of the men asked if he was driving the truck.  Then four or five of the suspects pushed him against the truck and another suspect reached into his pocket and removed $675 in cash.  All the suspects standing next to the truck all fled on foot to several vehicles parked nearby.  

The suspects fled in what appeared to be a red pickup truck, brown F-150 pickup, red 4-door car, and what appeared to be a compact blue vehicle. 

The suspect who took the victims money was described as a white male who is 5-02, 140 lbs, in his 40’s wearing a mechanic uniform.  The other men were all 38 – 45 years old and average height and weight. 

On 01/22/2012 at approximately 2145 hours, Officer Elam of the Haines City Police Department, made contact with the suspect, Thomas Gordon Jr., in reference to a battery investigation.  Gordon had both of his hands inside a jacket, and refused Elam’s commands to remove them.  Officer Elam grabbed Gordon’s left arm, and Gordon immediately turned around and struck Officer Elam repeatedly on the face with a closed fist.  Gordon also gouged Officer Elam in the eye, and attempted to get Elam’s gun out of his holster.  Officer Elam was able to deploy his Taser; however, the weapon was ineffective.  Gordon fled the scene on foot and was not located at the time of the incident.

 

Gordon was recently released from prison for battery on a LEO and for resisting an officer with violence.  An arrest warrant was obtained for Gordon, charging him with Battery on a LEO, Resisting an Officer with Violence, Attempting to Deprive an Officer of His Weapon, and Escape.  If in contact with Gordon, please use caution and confirm his arrest warrant prior to arrest. 

 

On December 9, 2011 sometime around 7:45 p.m. the pictured suspect was caught on video at the AT & T store located at 4310 N RD 98 stealing a cell phone valued at over $300.00.

The suspect is described as being a black male, approximately 5’9”, thin build, 135 lbs. He was seen wearing a black ball cap with a red bill with the letter “C” on the cap, a white t-shirt and blue jean pants.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in three separate Retail Theft investigations which occurred at the Circle K convenience store located at 2425 West Memorial Boulevard, Lakeland.

At approximately 7:38 am, on Friday, December 15, 2011, an unidentified black male wearing a black hat, black jacket, and black pants entered store and was captured on video surveillance footage approaching the service counter and asking for a carton of cigarettes and a pack of cigars. The store clerk then placed items on the service counter. The black male then grabbed the cigarettes and cigars and exited the business without paying for the items. The black male suspect fled the area on foot from the store

At approximately 12:22 am, on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, an unidentified black male wearing a black pants, white long sleeve shirt, and Florida State University hat entered the store and was captured on video surveillance footage entering the cooler at the rear of the store. The black male then removed two [2] bottles of wine and concealed them inside his pants. The black male approached the front of the store and exited without paying for the concealed items. The black male left the area in an unknown direction.

Later on the same day, Wednesday, January 4, 2012, at approximately 4:05 pm, an unidentified white male wearing a red sweatshirt, green shorts, and black sandals entered the store and while inside the store the white male was captured on video surveillance footage removing Hostess snack cakes from a display and concealing the items inside the red sweatshirt. The white male then walked past the service counter and exited the store with paying for the items. The white male left the area in an unknown direction.

Polk County Sheriff`s detectives are seeking information about a criminal mischief that occurred at a Winter Haven laundromat when a suspect fired a gun several times at the change machine in attempt to steal money from it.

Around 9:00 p.m. on January 4, 2012, an unknown male suspect wearing a gray hoodie covering his face walked into the Busy Bubbles laundromat located at 3397 Cypress Gardens Road in Winter Haven, walked up to the change machine, and fired a semi-automatic handgun at it in an attempt to break open the machine. After being unsuccessful, the suspect fled the scene on foot. When the business manager saw the damage done to the machine, she reviewed the video and saw the shooting, and then contacted PCSO.

The suspect, who can be seen here in video surveillance, is described as a black male, approximately 5`11" tall, 185 lbs., wearing a gray hoodie and dark baggy pants.

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Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives are asking for the public’s help in two separate Retail Theft investigations which occurred at the Best Buy electronics store located at Posner Village, 6300 Grandview Parkway, Davenport.

The first incident occurred at approximately 2:00 pm, on Friday, December 30, 2011. An unknown black male suspect wearing a camouflage sweater entered the store with two boxes and approached the Loss Prevention counter where he obtained two store decals as if he were returning items. The suspect then exited the store with the boxes and stickers. He later re-entered the store in the company of another unknown black male suspect wearing a red shirt. The black male wearing the red shirt picked up two Bose surround-sound stereo systems from the store shelves. The suspect in the red shirt did not go to a check out, but instead approached the Loss Prevention counter with the stereo system boxes. The boxes had been marked with the store decals the first suspect had obtained moments earlier. The suspects left the store and fled in a green in color older model large size van.

The second incident occurred at approximately 545 pm, on Wednesday, January 4, 2012. In that incident, an unknown white female entered the store and purchased two Xbox 360 game consoles. The female entered the parking lot and gave an unknown white male the receipt for her purchase. The white male then entered the store and picked up two more Xbox 360 game consoles. Store personnel attempted to stop the male suspect. He dropped the items and fled the store. He fled in a white Dodge Challenger with black rims which appeared to be waiting on him.

December 30, 2011

January 4, 2012

The Wauchula Police Department is asking the publics help in identifying the subjects in the following photos. The subjects listed are wanted in connection with a fraudulent check cashing ring. The total amount of theft is approximately $ 10,000 dollars.

If you wish to remain anonymous and be eligible for up to a $ 1,000 dollar reward you can contact Heartland Crime Stoppers at www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com