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Quite a distraction used for retail theft at the Family Dollar

Dec 18, 2024
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO

CRIME: RETAIL THEFT
CRIME SCENE: FAMILY DOLLAR - MULBERRY
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASE: #24-50686


At around noon on December 18th, two people walked into the Family Dollar store at 2170 Bailey Rd, Mulberry, and commenced to thievery. 

The suspects were a man and a woman, and the played different roles as they conspired in their retail theft. Very different roles.

The man walked around the store gathering nearly $500 worth of merchandise (like lots of Gain, Tide, and Clorox products) whilst the woman caused a distraction for employees by using the restroom...without going to the restroom. The floor was her restroom. And an employee had to clean that...stuff up. 

We....kid you not. 

The woman and the man fled the area in a white Ford van.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE VIDEO ON OUR YOUTUBE PAGE

If you recognize "Mr. Clean" or "Ms. Dookie", or you have information regarding this investigation, please contact Detective Hannon at 863-499-2400 or RHannon@polksheriff.org.

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