The Polk County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a 'Christmas thief.' 

  • Polk deputies search for woman stealing packages off Lakeland porch
  • Woman caught on surveillance video
  • Officials identify thief as Brandi Michelle Sumner

A woman was caught on home surveillance video stealing packages off a porch in Lakeland. 

According to the Ledger, the woman may have been identified thanks to social media. 

The sheriff's office is asking the community to be on the lookout for "Brandi Michelle Sumner." 

Authorities say the 43-year-old has a long history of criminal arrests. She currently has five outstanding felony warrants. 

Anyone with information is asked to call the PCSO at 863-298-6200.