Detectives at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office are trying to identify a suspicious person in Winter Haven who attacked, and now appears to be stalking, a female victim.

  • Woman attacked while mowing her lawn on July 14
  • She says she fought off the suspect and called 911
  • Now deputies believe the suspect is stalking her  

The victim first encountered the man on July 14. According to reports, she was mowing her lawn when the man attacked her. She managed to fight him off, escaping to call 9-1-1.

Since then, the victim says she’s seen him at various businesses around Winter Haven, including Publix, Five Guys and Cash America. She doesn’t know who her suspected stalker is, but deputies say they're eager to speak with him.

The suspect has been seen driving multiple vehicles, including a white Pontiac, a white older model van with writing that's been scraped off, and a green Toyota.

If anyone has information about this suspect, you are urged to contact Detective Kier at (863) 297-1117.