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Mysterious woman beats up car and nails a kid with a Pepsi can

Feb 8, 2025
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO

CRIME: CRIMINAL MISCHIEF & ASSAULT
CRIME SCENE: SHELL STORE IN POLK CITY
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASE #: 25-5530


On February 8th, a person pulled up to a gas pump at the Shell station at 1821 State Road 559 in Polk City. Suspect and vehicle

The suspect (the woman wearing the lime green shirt in the photo) approached the victim who was still sitting in the driver seat, and she threw an unopened can of Pepsi inside the victim's vehicle. The can struck a 3-year old child on the head.

The child was not injured.

The woman then began striking the victim's vehicle with her fist, while holding a key. The key caused gouge marks on the vehicle.

The woman then kicked the rear of the vehicle, causing dents.

The suspect is an Asian female, and she drove away in a blue Hyundai Sonata with a California license plate. 

If you recognize this suspect or you have any information about the investigation, please contact Detective Melendez at 863-236-3900 or HMelendez@polksheriff.org.

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