LAKELAND, Fla. — No crime is too small for deputies in Central Florida. Polk County Sheriff's Office officials said they are searching for a man they say stuffed a foot-long submarine sandwich down the front of his pants.
While the Sheriff’s Office quipped about the situation in a Facebook post, make no mistake: They are serious in catching the thief.
The man was seen entering a Marathon gas station/convenience store in Lakeland, where he proceeded to stuff the sandwich in the front of his pants, deputies said.
"Some of you may think we're overdoing it by trying to identify the suspect of a relatively minor theft. … one of you is probably even saying, 'This is small potatoes!' And, to that we would reply, 'No. This was a foot-long sandwich, not potatoes. Pay attention!'" the Sheriff's Office posted.
Oddly enough, the man purchased a Polar Pop and fled the business without paying for the sandwich, deputies said.
The man fled on a bicycle, deputies said
The Sheriff’s Office reminded citizens, “This should also serve as notice to all as to why you do not take food from a stranger. You don't know where it's been.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477).