The Brief
- The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jeffrey Gilbert, 23, in connection with a series of vehicle burglaries in Polk County.
- Investigators say wallets, purses and a handgun were stolen from unlocked vehicles, and stolen credit cards were later used for fraudulent purchases.
- Gilbert faces multiple charges and had warrants in Sumter County and Lake County, PCSO said.
DAVENPORT, Fla. – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says a 23-year-old man is facing a slew of charges in connection with a series of vehicle burglaries in Polk County.
The backstory:
Investigators say the case began in January when a wallet was stolen from a vehicle in the Four Corners area of Davenport. Detectives believe it was just one of many car break-ins in which wallets, purses and a handgun were taken from unlocked vehicles.…