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SOLVED! Theft at Marathon gas station
Dec 22, 2025
Media Contact : Carrie Horstman, Administrator
Media Contact : Carrie Horstman, Administrator
THIS CRIME HAS BEEN SOLVED.
CRIME: RETAIL THEFT
CRIME SCENE: MARATHON GAS STATION, 2531 SR 60 WEST, LAKE WALES
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CASE 25-51760
A retail theft occurred at the Marathon gas station store located at 2531 State Road 60 West in Lake Wales.
Around 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 20, 2025, the suspect seen here took two 24-ounce Twisted Tea canned drinks and ran out of the store, getting into a red four-door 2010-2015 model Chevrolet with a sunroof and two white stickers on the windshield. There appear to be scuff marks on the back bumper and trunk area of the car.
If you have any information about this crime, or you recognize the suspect, please contact Detective Learmonth at (863) 678-4115 or email slearmonth@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) Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida
• DIAL **TIPS from your cell phone
• VISIT http://heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip,"
• DOWNLOAD the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet
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