Crime & Safety
Video: Tips Sought On Winter Haven Convenience Store Robbery
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a robbery that occurred at a convenience store in unincorporated Winter Haven on Sept. 8.

POLK COUNTY, FL — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a robbery that occurred at a convenience store in unincorporated Winter Haven on Sept. 8 at 4:49 pm.
A man walked into the store at 2477 Rifle Range at the intersection of Eagle Lake Loop Road in Wahneta, presented a note demanding money and then walked away after the sales clerk complied.
The man was wearing gloves and a mask, and had his face, skin and hair completely covered, so there is no description available.
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Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Rainier Escheu at 863-298-2967, 863-944-9385 or rescheu@polksheriff.org.
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