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"They're basically putting in e-mails saying, 'This is from the IRS... I need your private information to send you your economic stimulus money.'"
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The Polk City baseball league has been having some problems with break-ins at the Polk City Park on Duey Road.
A member of the organization discovered damages from a burglary on March 2nd, in which the door of a concession stand had been pried open and items were stolen. She contacted the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Stolen from within were Gatorade drinks and candies such as M&M’s, Slim Jims, Skittles, Reese’s Cups, Blow Pops, and Ring Pops to name a few.
On March 15th, another burglary was discovered in the concession stand. This time, the theft only consisted of two Gatorades. Following the prior burglary, all remaining items were removed from the room. But still, the concession stand suffered more damages due to this break-in.
Then on March 18th, another break-in was attempted, but was unsuccessful. We now have two photos from that attempt, and here they are.
Please contact Detective Colletti at 863-577-1631 (regarding case #20-10907) with any information you feel may be helpful to this case, or to remain anonymous, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers - call 1-800-226 TIPS (8477), visit the website www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip," or download the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet.
A member of the organization discovered damages from a burglary on March 2nd, in which the door of a concession stand had been pried open and items were stolen. She contacted the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Stolen from within were Gatorade drinks and candies such as M&M’s, Slim Jims, Skittles, Reese’s Cups, Blow Pops, and Ring Pops to name a few.
On March 15th, another burglary was discovered in the concession stand. This time, the theft only consisted of two Gatorades. Following the prior burglary, all remaining items were removed from the room. But still, the concession stand suffered more damages due to this break-in.
Then on March 18th, another break-in was attempted, but was unsuccessful. We now have two photos from that attempt, and here they are.
Please contact Detective Colletti at 863-577-1631 (regarding case #20-10907) with any information you feel may be helpful to this case, or to remain anonymous, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers - call 1-800-226 TIPS (8477), visit the website www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip," or download the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet.
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• Clean your hands often
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• If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
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For more information regarding COVID-19, please visit our website at http://www.auburndalefl.com/eoc/
• Clean your hands often
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing, or having been in a public place.
• If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
• To the extent possible, avoid touching high-touch surfaces in public places – elevator buttons, door handles, handrails, handshaking with people, etc.
• Wash your hands after touching surfaces in public places.
• Avoid touching your face, nose, eyes, etc.
For more information regarding COVID-19, please visit our website at http://www.auburndalefl.com/eoc/
And The Beat Goes On!
Date - 3/19/2020
Place - Walmart (7450 Cypress Gardens Blvd)
Crime - Pushing a cart out with an estimated $1350 worth of items inside of totes and a garbage can
Your Mission - Help identify
The woman pictured below selected the totes and garbage can and commenced to filling said containers slap full of stuff - then waltzing right out with no attempt to pay.
She was seen getting into a blue Scion, possibly driven by a white male.
If anyone recognizes her, we would love to hear from you. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477). Callers are guaranteed anonymity and could be eligible for a CASH reward!
Date - 3/19/2020
Place - Walmart (7450 Cypress Gardens Blvd)
Crime - Pushing a cart out with an estimated $1350 worth of items inside of totes and a garbage can
Your Mission - Help identify
The woman pictured below selected the totes and garbage can and commenced to filling said containers slap full of stuff - then waltzing right out with no attempt to pay.
She was seen getting into a blue Scion, possibly driven by a white male.
If anyone recognizes her, we would love to hear from you. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477). Callers are guaranteed anonymity and could be eligible for a CASH reward!
On March 9th, a residential burglary occurred in the area of Xerxes Avenue NW and 34th Street NW in Winter Haven and several items were stolen, to include two rifles.
The scene was processed and among the evidence collected were fingerprints.
A print was matched to 50-year old Anthony Collazo of Foxtown North in Polk City, and for that, he is our #WarrantOfTheDay.
Collazo has quite a history of criminal behavior, with 35 previous felony charges for crimes such as burglary, grand theft, resisting, assault, escape, carrying a concealed weapon, criminal mischief, drug possession, and dealing in stolen property. Burglary is actually his specialty, having been charged with it thirteen times. He was released from prison (after his fourth stint there) in December of 2019, and it didn’t take long for him to get back to his old habits…he is currently out on bond on two burglaries he was charged for within the last month.
Anthony Collazo is listed as 5’ 7” and 180 pounds.
If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact Detective Kier at 863-297-1117, or to remain anonymous, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers - call 1-800-226 TIPS (8477), visit the website www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip," or download the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet.
#PCSO
#AnthonyCollazo
#ProfessionalBurglar
#AnthonyHasBeenQuiteBusyOverTheYears
#NotBusyInALegalWayUnfortunately
#ThatCriminalHistoryDoesntIncludeHisNewYorkYears
#GoingForThatFifthPrisonStay
#DuckingGrady
The scene was processed and among the evidence collected were fingerprints.
A print was matched to 50-year old Anthony Collazo of Foxtown North in Polk City, and for that, he is our #WarrantOfTheDay.
Collazo has quite a history of criminal behavior, with 35 previous felony charges for crimes such as burglary, grand theft, resisting, assault, escape, carrying a concealed weapon, criminal mischief, drug possession, and dealing in stolen property. Burglary is actually his specialty, having been charged with it thirteen times. He was released from prison (after his fourth stint there) in December of 2019, and it didn’t take long for him to get back to his old habits…he is currently out on bond on two burglaries he was charged for within the last month.
Anthony Collazo is listed as 5’ 7” and 180 pounds.
If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact Detective Kier at 863-297-1117, or to remain anonymous, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers - call 1-800-226 TIPS (8477), visit the website www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip," or download the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet.
#PCSO
#AnthonyCollazo
#ProfessionalBurglar
#AnthonyHasBeenQuiteBusyOverTheYears
#NotBusyInALegalWayUnfortunately
#ThatCriminalHistoryDoesntIncludeHisNewYorkYears
#GoingForThatFifthPrisonStay
#DuckingGrady
