Auburndale Police Department: Attempted Bank Robbery.

On December 10, 2019, the unknown black male seen here wearing a blue ball cap, striped white shirt, light blue sweat pants and dark sunglasses attempted a bank robbery at the Bank of America in Auburndale by handing a note to the teller. He was seen leaving in a blue SUV, possibly an older model Ford Explorer or Jeep Cherokee. Agency Case # 19-3198

If you know who this suspect is, Please contact Heartland Crime Stoppers;
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Call: 1-800-226-TIPS (8477)

Nobody likes to think of an active assailant striking in their community, let alone being involved in such a horrible situation themselves.

With the holidays coming up, there will be parties at churches and businesses. What would you do if an assailant showed up to your place work or worship? Are you prepared?

Our next FREE “Surviving an active assailant” training to help prepare citizens for a horrific event is scheduled for Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at 6:00 p.m.

We invite you to attend this free program presented by highly trained PCSO law enforcement professionals. Learn what the best practices are and how you can make a difference.

This training is designed and appropriate for churches, businesses, or individuals, to help prepare citizens for a possible active assailant event.

All sessions are FREE and are open to the public - the next scheduled class is:

Tuesday, December 17, 2019
PCSO Sheriff's Operations Center
1891 Jim Keene Blvd, Winter Haven
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

This training provides an overview of active assailant incidents and best practices about how to prepare for, prevent, and respond to an active assailant/shooter at your church, business, or another venue. The "Run, Hide, Fight" training model will be covered, including tactics and strategies of what to do when law enforcement arrives. Deputies will also discuss the potential role of Florida concealed weapon license holders and the legal justification of "lethal engagement" with an active assailant.

If you wish to attend any of the upcoming ACTIVE ASSAILANT TRAINING sessions, please RSVP to crimeprevention@polksheriff.org, and please include the class you wish to attend, your name, your phone number, and if you have a group, the number of representatives expected to attend.

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Tonight is the Havendale Christmas Parade! We want everyone to have a very enjoyable experience this year as we celebrate the holiday season!

The Parade will start at 7:00pm from the Spring Haven Retirement Community on Havendale Boulevard and will move towards Auburndale. Havendale Boulevard will be closed at 6:00pm.

Check out these tips to help you prepare for tonight’s parade.

Tonight is Lights in the Park! The fun starts at 5:00pm at the Historic Depot in the Downtown City Park.

There will be music, entertainment, and food. The Baynard House will be open for guests to tour and enjoy. Christmas will be in the air with snow, a skating rink, the Christmas Tree Lighting at 7:00pm, and a chance to meet Santa!

We hope you can join us for an excellent night of Christmas cheer!