Event Brief
Lakeland liquor theft suspect sought by deputies
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Summary: Polk County Sheriff’s detectives are asking the public to identify a woman suspected of shoplifting specialty cocktail mixers from Jay’s Liquor in Lakeland. Investigators say the theft occurred around 5:45 p.m. July 25, when the suspect allegedly took Filthy Black Cherry and simple syrup without paying. Security footage has been released, and tips are requested for Case 26-30774.
WHO: Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives; a female suspect (identity unknown); Detective Mathis
WHAT: Search for a woman suspected of shoplifting specialty cocktail mixers from Jay’s Liquor
WHEN: Jul 25, 2026
WHERE: Polk County, Florida
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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