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Lakeland Police requests assistance in locating Ethan James Johnson. Johnson is wanted for a strong arm robbery which occurred at the Wal-Mart, located at 3501 S Florida Avenue on July 8, 2012.
Johnson is described as a white male, 5’11”, weighing 200 pounds.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Ethan Johnson is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-8477.
-posted by Ann Dinges, PIO
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On Saturday, August 25, between the hours of 2:58 p.m. and 3:07 p.m., a business robbery occurred at the Family Dollar located at 921 E Memorial Boulevard.
The suspect entered the store and after walking around for a few moments approached one clerk, made a purchase, and asked about employment opportunities. The suspect then pulled out a small chrome colored gun from his pocket. The suspect pointed the gun at the clerk, and then walked past the clerk to where a second clerk was counting money. The suspect pushed the clerk out of the way. The clerk fought back, at which time the suspect punched, kicked and then hit the victim on the top of the head with the gun. The suspect then ran out of the store, being chased by the victim.
The suspect is described as a black male, 5’10” - 6’02”, 250 pounds, wearing a long sleeved white shirt, white baseball hat, dark cargo style shorts, black socks and black shoes.
Anyone with information on this person is asked to contact the Lakeland Police Department at 863-834-6900, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-8477.
-posted by Ann Dinges, PIO
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On Friday, June 1, at 8:35 p.m., a grand theft occurred at Macy’s department store, located at 3800 Highway 98 N, Lakeland Square Mall.
The suspect selected and concealed Polo shirts inside an Aeropostal bag, and exited the store where loss prevention made contact with him. The suspect and loss prevention employee struggled and the suspect fled the scene leaving the bag behind. The total value of the shirts is $917.50.
The suspect is described as a black male, 5’10”, 260 lbs, medium complexion with a tear drop under his left eye. He was wearing a white tank top, and gray or Khaki cargo shorts with white shoes.
Anyone with information on the identity of this individual is asked to contact the Lakeland Police Department at 863-834-6900, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-8477.
-posted by Ann Dinges, PIO
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On Wednesday, August 8, at 6:15 p.m., a grand theft occurred at the Power Play Arcade located at 3800 Highway 98 N, Lakeland Square Mall.
The victim accidentally left her wallet on a video game machine. The suspects were playing games nearby and observed the wallet after the victim was gone. The suspects took $340 cash from the wallet and left the wallet behind.
Suspect #1 is described as a white female, 14-17 years old, 5’2”-5’6”, 120-140 lbs, long straight brown hair, wearing a pink tank top, blue shorts and flip flops.
Suspect #2 is described as a white female, 14-17 years old, 5’2”-5’6”, 120-140 lbs, shoulder length wavy blonde hair, wearing a turquoise tank top, blue shorts and flip flops.
Anyone with information on the identity of these individuals is asked to contact the Lakeland Police Department at 863-834-6900, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-8477.
-posted by Ann Dinges, PIO
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Motorists wishing to attend the RNC Farewell Victory Rally with Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan & the GOP Team at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport will need to follow these directions for parking. People who work and live in this area should expect heavier than normal traffic and plan for delays.
FROM TAMPA ON I-4 TOWARD LAKELAND
Head east on I-4
Take exit 27 to merge onto FL-570 E toward Lakeland/Winter Haven – Toll Road
Take exit 4 for Waring Road toward FL-572/Drane Field Road – Toll Road
Turn right onto Waring Road
Turn right onto W Pipkin Road
Turn right onto Airside Center Drive
FROM ORLANDO ON I-4 TOWARD LAKELAND
Head south on I-4
Take exit 41 to merge onto FL-570 W/Polk Parkway toward Auburndale/Lakeland/Polk Parkway – Toll Road
Take exit 4 toward Waring Road/FL-572/Drane Field Road
Merge onto N Parkway Frontage Road
N Parkway Frontage Road turns left and becomes Waring Road
Turn right onto W Pipkin Road
Turn right onto Airside Center Drive
-posted by Ann Dinges, PIO
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4th Annual Honoring Heroes BBQ Dinner and Silent Auction
Come join us for the 4th Annual Honoring Heroes BBQ Dinner and Silent Auction, benefitting the Lakeland Police K9 Unit and the LCPAAA Scholarship Program. The dinner and silent auction will be held at the Lake Mirror Complex on Saturday, September 8, 2012. The event is open to the public and begins at 6:00 p.m., with the auction closing at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 in advance and $15.00 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at the front desk of City Hall or by calling (863)409-4465.
-posted by Ann Dinges, PIO
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