Theft at US 27 SOUTH on 03/05/2026 12:00 AM

Type: Theft

Date: 03/05/2026 12:00 AM

Description: The Unknown Suspect Had Entered Multiple Vehicles, A Shipping Container, And Stolen Several Items. The Suspect Fled

Address: US 27 SOUTH, Lake Wales, FL

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Area Missing Persons

missing-person-record__Leconey Jr

Name

Ray Leconey Jr

Missing Age

63

Est. Current Age

64

Last Seen

Sebring, FL on 06/01/2024

Physical Description

Race: White Ethnicity: Caucasian Gender: Male Hair: Bald Eyes: Brown Height: 5'5" Weight: 160 lbs

Case Number

MP123222

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Area Cold Cases

cold-case-record__Asher

Name

Joseph Asher

Age

57

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

On august 10, 1982, husband and wife, 57-year-old joseph and 52-year-old peggy asher, were shot to death in the living room of their office apartment at the sands motel, located at 830 hwy 27 south in lake wales, after an apparent robbery attempt. The incident was witnessed by mr. Asher’s elderly mother, who has since passed away. It is believed that mr. Asher may have been involved in questionable business practices. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org.

Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

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