Crime & Safety
Manhunt Underway In Winter Haven For Homicide Suspect: Sheriff
Deputies say the man law enforcement is searching for is considered armed and dangerous.
WINTER HAVEN, FL — The Polk County Sheriff's Office has begun looking for a homicide suspect in the Winter Haven area Tuesday night, a Polk County Sheriff's Office Facebook post said.
The suspect is 42-year-old Robert Simmons, according to deputies.
Simmons is considered armed and dangerous, deputies said.
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Detectives have been searching for Simmons in the Eloise area near U.S. Highway 17 and Snively Avenue.
No other details have been released about the alleged homicide.
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If anyone has information on Simmons' whereabouts, call the Polk County Sheriff's Office at 863-298-6200. Anonymous tips can be made to Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS.
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