DEERFIELD BEACH
March 28 Residents near SE 12 Avenue observed a suspect stopped on the bridge area and threw an object into the canal. Police came, and are investigating the incident. Object turned out to be a stolen ATM machine.
March 29 Home on NE 44 Court was burglarized and various electronics were stolen.
March 30 Police responded to shots fired near the 300 block of SW 14 Street. Reports were of 5-6 Haitian males arguing before a rapid succession of gun fire. Police found 12 spent casings, but no suspects.
March 30 Debra Tomasello was arrested for falsely selling air time on the radio and then using the customer’s credit card numbers to spend over $20,000 in merchandise, gift cards and to pay bills.
March 31 A victim came home on SW 1 Terrace to find a black male inside her home stealing TV, jewelry and checkbooks. Suspect fled.
March 31 Air conditioner, refrigerator and stove were stolen from a vacant home on NE 2 Terrace.
April 1 Golf cart left with its keys inside was stolen from outside 41 N. Federal Hwy.
April 1 John McFadden, of Lauderdale Lakes, was arrested for stealing two cars from NE 2 Street.
April 1 Man pretending to do landscaping behind a home on SW 14 Court distracted the homeowner so another unknown suspect could sneak into the home and steal items.
April 3 Six unsecured vehicles parked on SE 15 Avenue were burglarized. Another car on SE 8 Street was also burglarized, as well as two more on SE 6 Street, in addition to a home on SE 8 Avenue.
April 3 Unlocked vehicle on NW 38 Terrace was burglarized.
DEERFIELD – District 4
April 2-3 BSO deputies responded to several vehicle burglary reports throughout the city. In almost all cases, the victims did not lock their vehicles and left items of value in plain view. Please lock your vehicle doors and do not leave items of value in sight. Residents are reminded to call 911 immediately to report suspicious activity.
April 5 Unusual incidents were reported early morning in the Hammocks at Riverglen area,100 block of NW 42 Way. Deputies responded in reference to a burglary in progress involving two white or Hispanic males breaking into vehicles and taking garage door openers. Suspects fled in a northeast direction. Perimeter was set up and K-9 and aviation units responded. K-9 tracked for several blocks but came back with negative results. There were several vehicles broken into and a garage door was opened. As of 3:50 a.m., total loss was approximately $450.
LIGHTHOUSE POINT
March 27 Car had its windows smashed near 4060 N. Federal Hwy. and a purse in plain view was stolen.
March 28 1999 Chevy Suburban parked at a home NE 28 Court was stolen.
March 28 Lawnmower and blower were stolen from a home on NE 20 Avenue.
