Man accused of identity theft arrested at Mulberry Taco Bell
Courtesy: Polk County Sheriffs Office
MULBERRY, Fla. - A 25-year-old Winter Haven man under investigation for identity theft has been arrested in Mulberry.
Austin Roberts, 25, had a warrant for his arrest for unlawful possession of Social Security cards, credit cards, and checks from more than 50 people.
On Dec. 30 at about 9:30 p.m., a deputy spotted a car connected to Roberts in the Taco Bell parking lot at 6753 N. Church Ave.
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Roberts wasn't in the vehicle but was found inside the fast food chain and taken into custody.
According to the sheriff's office, Roberts also had a notebook with instructions on how to use personal information in an "illicit manner."
This story was updated on Jan. 4, 2024 with corrected information.