
After a 17-month long investigation, Polk County's Sheriff Office revealed details of a criminal group that targeted local businesses and homeowners across six Florida counties.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd provided details about the investigation of a "South American Theft Group (SATG)" that burglarized at least nine homes across six Florida counties (Polk, Pasco, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee and Collier), stealing nearly $1.7 million in property. According to Judd, the suspects primarily took jewelry, watches, designer purses and cash.