From July 30, 2018, to August 3, 2018, the PCSO Organized Retail Crime Unit and partnering entities conducted a countywide undercover investigation focusing on those who commit retail theft from Polk County stores; 32 arrests were made. "Our Organized Retail Crime task force works with area retailers and other law…
From Monday, July 31st through Saturday, August 5th, 2017, the PCSO Organized Retail Crime Unit and partnering entities conducted a countywide operation focusing on those who shoplift from Polk County retail stores, resulting in 65 arrests and a warrant being issued. "These suspects earned a 'free ride' to the county…