Lake Wales Police Press Release
On August 22, 2024 the two men pictured entered the Dollar General at 306 Highway 60 E in Lake Wales. The first man was wearing a black Florida Gators t-shirt, blue shorts, white socks and black slides. The second male was wearing a white t-shirt, black pants, white socks and black crocs. The first male selected gift cards of different denominations and purposely confused the cashier. He ultimately scammed the store out of $1,062.94 in gift cards and cash.
The two men then went to a store in Poinciana and used the gift cards.
This is an ongoing investigation.
If you have information pertaining to this case or the identity of this person, please contact the Lake Wales Police Department at 863-678-4223. Or, if you would like to remain anonymous and be eligible for a CASH REWARD through Heartland Crime Stoppers: call 1-888-400-TIPS (8477) or from your cell phone, dial **TIPS, or visit the website www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on “Submit a Tip”, or download the free “P3tips” app on your smartphone or tablet.
133 East Tillman Avenue – Lake Wales, Florida 33853 – (863) 678-4223 Office – (863) 678-4298 Fax
