Publix thief brings young child to shoplift and slugs woman who confronts her about crime: PCSO

The Brief

  • A woman is accused of bringing a young child to shoplift from Publix.
  • Deputies say the suspect also struck a woman who confronted her about the theft.
  • Anyone with any information is asked to contact Detective Wyche at 863-236-3900 or email [email protected].

DAVENPORT, Fla. A woman is accused of stealing more than $100 worth of merchandise from a Publix store with a young child in tow.

The backstory:

According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened around 6:30 p.m. on July 5 at the Publix store located at 1200 Champions Drive near Davenport.

Investigators said the suspect stole approximately $125 worth of merchandise from the store.

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