Polk County Sheriff’s Office
In Dec. 2023, an elderly Lakeland woman was scammed by people who told her she won the Publisher’s Clearing House sweepstakes. After a very lengthy investigation, we caught one suspect – Michael Lawrence – who is now in the Polk County Jail. We’re still looking for his accomplice, Max Clayton Richards, DOB 9/20/1982, of Lauderdale Lakes, FL. Our victim had $477,000 stolen. We need to put Max in jail too.
If you know where Max is, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers in one of four ways:
- CALL 1-888-400 TIPS (8477)
- DIAL **TIPS from your cell phone
- VISIT www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com
and click on “Submit A Tip,” - DOWNLOAD the free “P3tips” app on your smartphone or tablet.
Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida