POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A late-night heist in the Combee area of Lakeland ended in a quick turnaround this week after a pair of 18-year-old roommates were tracked down and arrested. The incident began shortly after midnight on March 21, 2026, when an electric bicycle valued at $750 was snatched from the porch of a local residence.
While the theft was carried out by two individuals—one of whom was wearing a mask—the investigation gained momentum thanks to some very specific details provided by the community. Locals recalled seeing a young man the day before the crime who had been chatting about playing basketball.
During those conversations, the man claimed to be a U.S. Marine and was seen carrying a pair of handcuffs in his pocket…