A late-night heist in Lakeland’s Combee area was quickly resolved this week when two 18-year-old roommates were apprehended. The event began shortly after midnight on March 21, 2026, when an electric bicycle worth $750 was stolen from the porch of a local home.
While the theft was committed by two people, one of whom was wearing a mask, the inquiry got traction because of some extremely specific information offered by the community. Locals remembered seeing a young man the day before the crime who was talking about playing basketball.
Throughout the chats, the man claimed to be a US Marine and was observed carrying a set of handcuffs in his pocket…