WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – A Tuesday evening attempt to purchase rolling papers turned into an aggravated encounter and failed burglary attempt after a store clerk at Twin Brothers Food Mart defended herself with a firearm.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the Twin Brothers Food Mart located at 2433 Lucerne Park Rd in Winter Haven. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), an unidentified male entered the store and attempted to buy a package of $0.99 JOB rolling papers.
The situation escalated when the man was unable to pay the full price for the papers. After the clerk refused to complete the transaction, the suspect took his money back and began heading toward the exit. Surveillance video shows the man abruptly turn back, shouting at the clerk before approaching the counter…