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SOLVED! Retail theft by the smoking lady at Kathleen's Dollar General
Aug 6, 2026
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
This case has been solved!
Angel Almodovar was arrested and charged with Felony Retail Theft. She was also charged with several other retail thefts when she was arrested.
CRIME:
RETAIL THEFT
CRIME SCENE:
DOLLAR GENERAL, 4250 OLD KATHLEEN RD, LAKELAND
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CASE:
#26-32342
On August 6, 2026, at around 9 am, an unknown white female (approximately 50-55 years old ) entered the Dollar General store at 4250 Old Kathleen Road north of Lakeland and began gathering merchandise that she left with, but did not pay for.
Apparently, this suspect smokes cigarettes, and her husband recently left her. That is according to a witness who spoke with the suspect while she was in the store.
The witness reported that the suspect mentioned that she smokes cigarettes because "it's better than meth."
The total value of the stolen items was $67.39.
If anyone has any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Korel at 863-577-1600 or email vkorel@polksheriff.org
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