Manhunt Underway In Winter Haven For Homicide Suspect: Sheriff

Lakeland FL

03 May, 2022

9:13 PM

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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. 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. 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.