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Lakeland Man Arrested After $1,400 Fishing Rod Theft

A Lakeland man allegedly stole $1,400 in fishing rods, triggering a foot chase with Polk County deputies after a May 6 store incident.
WHO: A Lakeland man; Polk County deputies; store representatives
WHAT: Alleged theft of fishing rods worth about $1,400, followed by a foot race and arrest
WHEN: May 7, 2026 at 1:36 PM ET
WHERE: Lakeland, Florida (West Daugherty Road retail location)
WHY: Theft of fishing rods worth about $1,400 prompted deputies to respond and pursue the suspect.

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