DEERFIELD BEACH
Oct. 4 A man reported that his son, who is homeless, broke into his residence at 119 SW 1 Terr. through the front window. He is reported to have stolen a television, laptop computer, two Playstation video game systems, an iPhone and jewelry. Total loss is estimated at $3,000.
Oct. 5 A female passenger in a car was stopped at the intersection of SW 8 Street and SW 2 Avenue. She was found to be in possession of crack cocaine and arrested and charged with felony narcotics.
Oct. 5 It was reported that a woman was living with a man at 1321 SE 1 Way. The woman moved out. The man later found that about $5,000 worth of jewelry was missing, as well as a firearm valued at $1,000.
Oct. 6 A man reported that he left his home at 4413 NW 3 Ave. to have dinner. When he returned, he found his home had been entered through the front door and that four laptops, one flat-screen television and one Xbox had been stolen. Loss was estimated at $3,800.
Oct. 6 A man reported that while he was in jail, his apartment at 4374 NW 9 Ave. was broken into. A TV and Playstation 3 were stolen. A neighbor reported that he knew the man who had stolen the items.
Oct. 7 A woman was arrested and charged with petty theft. She stole $53.96 worth of clothing from Target at 3599 W. Hillsboro Blvd.
Oct. 7 A pickup truck was reported stolen and quickly recovered when a Lojack device went operational. Report was made at 4100 NE 2 Ave.
Oct. 7 Two men were observed stealing items from the Family Dollar Store at 4811 N. Dixie Hwy. They left in a car.
DEERFIELD – District 4
Sept. 26 Strong-arm robbery was reported at the Sports Authority at 3810 W. Hillsboro Blvd. at 4:37 p.m. The reporter of the crime said the suspect asked for the manager about applying for a job. When the reporter came out of his office to greet the suspect, he shook hands with him. The suspect tightened his grip on the reporter’s hand and said, “I’m fittin’ to rob the place.” The reporter pulled his hand away and the suspect reached for his waistband – the reporter thought he was reaching for a gun. Suspect left the store on foot and ran in an easterly direction. No money or merchandise was taken.
LIGHTHOUSE POINT
Sept. 27 Two women reported that two other women used distraction techniques to steal their wallets. The wallets were later found with money and credit cards missing. Report was made at 3772 N. Federal Hwy.
Oct.1 A man reported that his tires were slashed. He believes a man with whom he is having a business dispute may have done it. Report was made at 2670 N. Federal Hwy.
