FL Man Dead, Suspects On The Loose With Up To 31 Stolen Guns

The Polk County Sheriff's office is asking for the public's help in finding a number of suspects involved in a recent death investigation. The suspects are described as “capable of murder” and may be heavily armed.

Sheriff's officials determined that the suspects in a 68-year-old Polk City man’s death Wednesday have as many as 31 stolen firearms.

Detectives were called to a a home in the 7400 block of Berkley Road in Polk City around 1:45 p.m. on Jan. 3 after a group of good Samaritans was flagged down by 57-year-old Kenneth Maier, suffering from gunshot wounds outside the home.

Maier was transported to a local hospital and is still in critical, but stable condition at this time. William Reiss, 68, was found inside of the home by detectives. Reiss was pronounced dead.

During an investigation, detectives discovered that Reiss collected firearms. 

Officials determined that up to 31 firearms were stolen from the residence; including long guns and pistols.

Reiss’ 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 with wooden fence rails similar to siding on the back, shiny rims and Florida license plate Z2SKD with a handicapped logo also went missing from the drive way.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the vehicles, the drivers, or the incident is asked to call the Polk County Sheriff’s Office at 863-289-6200. 

Those with information about the incident who wants to remain anonymous and be eligible for a $3,000 reward is asked to call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS or log onto www.p3tips.com to submit a tip via the web.

Officials ask the public not to interact with the suspects, as they are considered armed and dangerous.


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