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Machete-Man whacks Lakeland car mirror
Oct 31, 2026
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
CRIME: CRIMINAL MISCHIEF
CRIME SCENE: SUNSHINE DRIVE, LAKELAND
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CASE 26-45738
This crime occurred on October 31, 2026 at around 1:30 am.
The suspect approached the victim's front porch and activated their Ring doorbell camera using a machete. As the suspect walks away, he slashed at a side view mirror on a car that belongs to the victim. The side view mirror was destroyed.
The suspect then entered a vehicle and left the scene.
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If anyone has any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Blas at (863) 499-2400 or email JBlas@polksheriff.org.
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