CRIME: BATTERY
CRIME SCENE: PUBLIX -1200 CHAMPIONS DR, DAVENPORT
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CASE 26-29053

On July 13, 2026, around 9:20 am, an unknown white male suspect grabbed a 13-year-old girl against her will.

Security video shows the man and girl waiting in line. 

As they waited, the man moved closer to the girl. 

Eventually, he moved right beside the girl and grabbed her right arm. 

The victim quickly ran away. 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE VIDEO

A PCSO detective examined security video and found that the man left the store in a silver Toyota Prius. 

If anyone has any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Hector Melendez at (863) 236-3900 or email HMelendez@polksheriff.org

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