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Home Invasion in Jan Phyl Village: suspects sought
Apr 24, 2019
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
On Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at 1:40 PM, two suspects kicked-in the door at a residence on Dillon Street in Winter Haven (Jan Phyl Village), and robbed the victims at gunpoint.
A red Hyundai Sonata was caught on surveillance video at the time of the home invasion, and witnesses said two black males were in the vehicle.
The following is the description of the suspects who forced their way in the residence:
Suspect 1: Black male, 20-28 years old, 5’6”, medium build. He wore a Haitian flag bandanna over his face and was armed with a chrome and black semi-automatic handgun with an extended magazine.
Suspect 2: Black male, 20-28 years old, 5’6”, medium build, with a green bandanna covering his face and armed with a black semi-automatic handgun.
Suspect vehicle: 2011-2015 Red Hyundai Sonata, with untinted windows, fog lights, and sunroof.
If you have any information that might be helpful to this investigation, please call Detective Collazo from the Polk County Sheriff's Office at 863-298-6940, or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a CASH REWARD contact Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477). Anonymity is guaranteed! Visit www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com. Download the free "P3tips" app on your device.
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