The Polk County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a stolen truck that could be tied to a murder investigation.

  • Homicide reported on 7400 block of Berkley Road
  • Victim found inside house, survivor taken to hospital
  • Have information? Contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS

The agency reported around 1:45 p.m. Wednesday deputies responded to a call about a homicide in the 7400 block of Berkley Road in Polk City.

A man had approached three people on the street, telling them he was badly injured and pointing them to another house nearby. He told them he had been robbed and someone else was dead inside the house.

So far, the victim's name has not been released and authorities have not said how he was killed.

The survivor was taken to the hospital for surgery.

Sheriff Grady Judd said they are looking for a blue, 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 2-door with a Florida handicap license plate Z2SKD.

Anyone with information about this crime is being asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS. A $3,000 reward is being offered.