DEERFIELD BEACH
March 7 A business on W. Hillsboro Boulevard was burglarized, and a PlayStation 3, $500 and shoes were stolen.
March 7 A purse left in the car at Berkshire Motel was stolen from an unlocked car.
March 9 A victim put a Rolex watch poolside at a Deerfield Beach hotel and it was stolen.
March 10 A boat trailer was stolen from an owner at Freedom Marina.
March 12 Victual McNeal, of Deerfield, who had two prior robberies and was also out on bond for other Deerfield burglaries, was arrested for stealing a purse. He had to be chased on foot and tased.
LIGHTHOUSE POINT
March 4 Unknown thieves stole a victim’s cell phone and $291 in cash while she waited in line at the deli inside Publix, 3700 N. Federal Hwy.
March 5 A male called the victim, pretending to be her 28-year-old grandson. Suspect told the victim he came with a friend to Canada and the friend had gotten busted for drugs in the vehicle, had to appear before a judge and needed $9,390 in attorney’s fees. Victim believed it was her grandson and made three wire transactions before another “attorney” called asking for two more payments of $2,900. Her real grandson finally called, and she realized it was a scam. The victim told police she had heard of these scams before, but really believed it was her grandson.
March 5 Two locked kayaks worth $900 were stolen from a home on NE 29 Street.
DEERFIELD – District 4
March 12 Conveyance burglary occured in Constitution Park, 2841 W. Hillsboro Blvd. between 4 and 5 p.m. Victim said unknown person(s) smashed the windows on a minivan, removing a purse, debit cards and Social Security cards.
March 11-12 Auto theft was reported in Deer Pointe, 263 NW 36 Ave. between 6:30 p.m. and 7:55 a.m. Victim stated unknown suspect(s) removed 2005 Acura RSX from the parking lot. No suspects, witnesses or video. Vehicle entered into teletype.
March 9-10 Grand theft occured at Waterford Courtyards, 2965 N Waterford Dr. between 9:30 p.m. and 8:30 a.m.Victim said unknown suspect(s) removed the stock rims and tires from his 2008 Infiniti G35. No suspects, witnesses or video. Area canvass came up with negative results.
March 5-11 Attempted residential burglary at Crystal Heights/Waterford Homes, 1451 SW 25 Ave., sometime between March 5 and 11. Victim advised that during this period, unknown person(s) caused damage to the door jam of the side garage door and bent the window frame to a side window. It appears that unknown person(s) attempted to enter into the home to no avail. Victim did not see any damage to the door or window last week when cutting grass, but does not know when damage occurred. Total damage estimated at $200.
