Black swans and their eggs stolen from mobile home park
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The swans and their eggs were stolen from the Highland Village Mobile Home Park at 375 Brannen Road in Lakeland

LAKELAND, Fla. — Two black swans and four of their eggs were stolen on Wednesday from a mobile home park in Lakeland, and Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies are searching for the two suspects responsible.

In a Facebook post, the agency shared that the swans and their eggs were stolen from the Highland Village Mobile Home Park at 375 Brannen Road in Lakeland. The theft reportedly happened between 9:04 p.m. and 9:43 p.m.

Surveillance video of the theft appears to show two men with capture poles arriving in a car before approaching a body of water together. 

Anyone with information on what happened can call the sheriff’s office’s Agriculture Crimes Unit at (863) 534-7205. Those who want to remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward can reach out to Heartland Crime Stoppers by:

  • Calling 1-888-400 TIPS (8477) Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida
  • Dialing  **TIPS from your cell phone
  • Visiting and clicking on “Submit A Tip”
  • Downloading the free “P3tips” app on your smartphone or tablet

Watch the full surveillance video below:

Swiping swans

CRIME: GRAND THEFT
CRIME SCENE: HIGHLAND VILLAGE MHP OF LAKELAND
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CASE #: 25-6167

During the evening of Wednesday, February 12th, two black swans and four of their eggs were stolen from the Highland Village Mobile Home Park of Lakeland, at 375 Brannen Road.

The theft occurred between 9:04pm and 9:43pm.

Two suspects were visible on security video during that time.

If you have any information about this crime, please contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Agriculture Crimes Unit at 863-534-7205.

If you wish to remain anonymous AND be eligible for a reward, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers in one of four ways:
• CALL 1-888-400 TIPS (8477) Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida
• DIAL **TIPS from your cell phone
• VISIT and click on “Submit A Tip,”
• DOWNLOAD the free “P3tips” app on your smartphone or tablet

Posted by Polk County Sheriff’s Office on Friday, February 14, 2025

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