CRIME WATCH

Posted on 13 June 2013 by LeslieM

DEERFIELD BEACH

June 7 A man reported that he was the victim of a strong arm robbery at 5229 N. Dixie Hwy. He said he was attacked by four men, who stole his wallet, keys and cell phone.

June 9 A man reported his car parked at 2841 W. Hillsboro Blvd. broken into. The front passenger window was smashed. His iPhone 4S and $800 in cash were stolen.

June 9 A woman reported her home at 820 SW 12 Court burglarized. When she arrived home, she found that her bedroom had been ransacked and said items might be missing.

June 9 Two men were arrested and charged with a narcotics felony at 200 SW 1 Terr. A deputy attempted a traffic stop and the driver of the car attempted to flee. The man was arrested after only making it a short distance and the man in the passenger seat was also arrested. The deputy found cocaine in the car.

June 9 A woman reported three bicycles stolen from the bicycle racks at her apartment complex at 627 Siesta Key CC.

June 9 A man reported that a man he knows threw rocks at his car, causing damage. Incident was reported at 711 NW 2 Ave.

June 9 A man reported his home at 321 NW 1 Ave. burglarized. He said that someone broke into his home and stole an air conditioning handler and copper wiring.

DEERFIELD — District 4

BSO is aware of the crimes that occurred [Tuesday morning, June 11] and want you to know that they are investigating. They do not yet know all of the details, but Chief Rob Schnakenberg has informed that their preliminary investigation shows the vehicles that were broken into were left unlocked. He said, so far, they have seen no signs of forced entry.

Upcoming Crime Watch will list each of the incidents and details surrounding those cases. As the police work to catch the criminals responsible, to be vigilant. Watch your surroundings and lock your doors, windows, and vehicles. This rash of vehicle breakins and any other crime trends to be discussed at next District 4 meeting.

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LIGHTHOUSE POINT

May 25 Two vehicles were burglarized in the parking lot of Frank McDonough Park at 3500 NE 27 Ave. From one car: a purse with a passport, Florida driver’s license, debit card, two credit cards and a cell phone were stolen for a total loss of $1,128. From another car: a purse, wallet, house key and two debit cards were stolen for a loss of $425.

May 27 A man stole $34.77 worth of items from Publix at 3700 N. Federal Hwy. The man was stopped by the store manager and handed the items back and then fled.

May 29 A man was observed breaking into a woman’s car parked at Education Station Day Care at 2458 N. Federal Hwy. The man stole a bag containing a computer and miscellaneous papers. He entered his car and proceeded westbound on NE 25 St.

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Posted on 06 June 2013 by LeslieM

DEERFIELD BEACH

May 29 A home at 432 NW 48 Ave. was entered. The dressers in the master bedroom were ransacked and two computers, one camera and other electronic equipment were stolen. Loss was estimated at $2,400.

May 29 An apartment at 1216 S. Military Tr. was entered and several pieces of jewelry were stolen. Loss was estimated at $3,200.

May 29 A home at 1761 NW 2 St. was entered and $2,900, a portable safe and video equipment were stolen.

May 29 Someone entered a vehicle parked at 1287 E. Newport Center Dr. and stole a bag with a cell phone and credit cards.

May 29 A home at 4911 NW 9 Ave. was broken into and $12,000 worth of jewelry stolen.

May 30 A home at 564 NW 39 Terr. was broken into. Dressers in the master bedroom were ransacked.

May 30 A work van parked at 123 SW 15 St. was broken into and an electronic drill stolen.

May 30 A storage shed at Restoration Technologies at 500 SE 12 Ave. was broken into and nine tool bags were stolen. Loss was estimated at $5,000.

 

DEERFIELD – District 4

May 17 Arrest was made at Sports Mall, 1101 S. Powerline Rd. Victim reported that back on Jan. 27, the suspect entered this closed business via a rear door. Once inside, he entered the rear office and removed a safe, which contained approximately $1,500 in cash and miscellaneous papers. After removing the safe and prior to exiting, the suspect wrote in black ink a derogatory statement toward the business owner directly under where the safe was located. Suspect was charged with burglary and grand theft.

May 20 Victim at Deer Creek, 3001 Deer Creek Country Club Blvd., reported she parked her vehicle in the rear parking lot and an unknown subject damaged the driver’s side door lock in an attempt to gain entry into her vehicle. No property was missing or other damage reported.

May 20 Victim at Pine Tree, 101 Lock Rd., reported that between May 14 and May 16, an unknown subject stole his 1996 Honda Accord from the south parking lot at the listed location. Teletype entry was made.

 

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

May 21 A woman reported that an unknown person used her debit card information to withdraw money from her account at Wells Fargo Bank at 3850 N. Federal Hwy. There were three fraudulent transactions for a total loss of $710.85.

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Posted on 30 May 2013 by LeslieM

DEERFIELD BEACH

May 21 A woman reported that some of her jewelry and a key to her personal safe was stolen from a case at her home at 589 Deer Creek Emerald Way. The woman believes her cleaning lady may have taken the items because she is the only person with access to the room where the jewelry and safe key were located.

May 21 A man was arrested and charged with grand theft auto. The car was later recovered. Theft was reported at 100 SW 12 Ave.

May 21 A man reported that a woman who was visiting his home at 5331 NE 10 Ave. stole prescription medication from his home.

May 21 A woman reported her car stolen from 759 SE 1 Way.

May 21 A man reported he was standing under a Tiki hut at 75 SE 21 Ave. because it was raining. A man drove up, exited the car, showed the man a gun and demanded the victim’s wallet. The man surrendered his wallet, which

contained $1,200, a credit card and a New York Driver’s License. The armed robber re-entered the car and drove away.

May 22 A man reported that someone entered his car parked at 702 NE 2 St. and stole a baby bag.

May 22 It was reported that a woman entered a CVS store and stole a package of Mariah Carey perfume valued at $20.

 

DEERFIELD – District 4

May 18 Commercial burglary was reported at Deerfield Mall, 3812 W. Hillsboro Blvd, at 8:20 p.m. Defendant was observed concealing $160.88 worth of merchandise and passing all points of sale. She was detained by Loss Prevention and later issued a Notice To Appear [in court] for shoplifting.

May 19 Commercial burglary was reported at the Kwik Stop Pine Tree, 209 Lock Rd. Unknown suspect entered the business through a shattered window and took cigarettes, approximately $350 in cash, and an HP laptop computer.

May 22 Commercial burglary took place at Powerline Industrial Park, 1301 SW 34 Ave. Unknown person stole a truck battery from a company vehicle.

 

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

May 19 A man was arrested and charged with burglary at 2780 NE 21 Terr. The man entered a patio area and stole two bottles of beer and ran before being apprehended.

May 19 A man reported a bicycle stolen from his garage at 2621 NE 49 St. The bicycle was valued at $50.

May 20 A man placed a necklace in a car owned by a woman for safe keeping. Necklace was left in the car. The woman took the car to Simoniz Car Wash to have it cleaned. After the car had been cleaned, the woman realized the necklace was missing and reported it stolen to police.

May 20 It was reported that a home at 2750 NE 51 St. was entered and ransacked.

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Posted on 23 May 2013 by LeslieM

DEERFIELD BEACH

May 17 A man was arrested and charged with burglary and grand theft at 1101 S. Powerline Rd. He committed the crime on Jan. 27. The man entered Lenny’s Sub Shop and stole a safe containing $1,500 in cash and miscellaneous papers.

May 17 A man reported that three men from a rehabilitation center were staying at his residence at 180 SW 32 Terr. The man said he believes they were involved in stealing his car and several other items from the residence.

May 17 A woman reported a burglary at her home at 601 NW 1 Way. She said that her former boyfriend broke into her home and struck her new boyfriend in the head, causing a laceration.

May 18 It was reported that a man entered a restaurant at 246 S. Powerline Rd. and stole $100 in cash from the register, a laptop computer, an iPad and an iPod. Total loss was estimated at $2,900.

May 19 A building at 1818 W. Hillsboro Blvd. was broken into through the front door. Once inside, the suspect stole 15 boxes of cigarettes and cigars. Loss was estimated at $750.

May 19 A Kwik Stop at 209 Lock Rd. was broken into, and cigarettes and a laptop computer were stolen. Loss was estimated at $350.

May 19 An unknown person jumped a fence and entered a compound at Pedrick Plumbing at 1051 SW 1 Way. Suspect rifled through two unlocked work vans and stole a gas card and a grinder.

May 19 A man reported that he saw a man smash the front passenger window of his car parked at 1000 E. Hillsboro Blvd. Nothing was stolen from the car.

 

DEERFIELD – District 4

May 10 Quiet Waters Park 401 S. Powerline Rd. Unknown suspect(s) entered Quiet Waters Park at 401 S. Powerline Rd.by cutting the lock at the front gate. Suspect(s) then entered the fenced maintenance compound by also cutting the lock on that gate. Once inside, the suspect(s) removed a 4-wheel maintenance vehicle (81176). They exited the park at an unknown location. Maintenance staff searched the park; however, the vehicle was not located.

 

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

May 14 A woman offered a ride to three people. She stopped at Capital Bank at 4820 N. Federal Hwy. to withdraw money. She went into the bank with a man, one of the three people she had given a ride to. She received $1,100 from a teller. When she left the bank, she noticed that the three people whom she had given a ride to were leaving in a van. Then she noticed that her $1,100 was missing. She reported the matter to the management of the bank.

May 15 A woman reported that while she was at the U.S. Post Office at 2091 NE 36 St., someone entered her car and stole a purse containing an iPhone, one debit card and three gift cards. Loss was estimated at $634.

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Posted on 16 May 2013 by LeslieM

DEERFIELD BEACH

May 10 A victim reported a home burglary at 5340 NE 9 Ave. Four laptop computers and two cell phones were stolen. Value of the items lost was estimated at $1,900.

May 11 A man reported that he saw three men engage in distraction tactics against his elderly mother at her home at 390 NW 41 Way. They said they wanted to do landscaping work at the home. Two men entered the home and stole a safe containing jewelry and $1,800 in cash.

May 11 A man reported his car stolen from 959 SE 2 Ave.

May 12 A woman said her home at 611 W. Sample Rd. was broken into. A sliding glass door was smashed. Items stolen included electronic equipment, jewelry and clothing.

May 12 A woman rented tables and chairs from a company for a party at her home at 410 NE 41 St. The party took place on May 11. The woman said that on the morning of May 12, someone took two long tables and 28 folding tables that were owned by the company. Value of the items stolen was estimated at $336.

May 12 A man was walking on the sidewalk when three men attacked him. He was struck on the back of the head with an unknown object and was kicked and punched. The man reported that the men stole his wallet, sterling silver necklace and $15. Total loss was estimated at $315. Incident took place at 200 S. Dixie Hwy.

May 12 A man reported that his vehicle parked at 211 SE 14 Pl. was entered and a gun stolen.

 

DEERFIELD – District 4

May 2 Arrest was made at Waterford Homes,1354 SW 27 Ave. at 10:30 p.m. On April 20, the victim’s residence was burglarized and approximately $10,000 in electronics and jewelry was removed. Suspect inadvertently dropped his baseball hat. On April 30, the Crime Lab provided Crime Investigation with D.N.A. results, identifying the subject. On May 2, detectives interviewed Eric Redding at the North Broward Jail. He denied committing the burglary, being in Deerfield Beach or ever wearing the hat. He was charged with Burglary Dwelling and Grand Theft.

May 9 Commercial burglary occurred at Sports Authority, 3810 W. Hillsboro Blvd. The manager of the store reported that at approximately 1:36 p.m., three suspects selected three golf clubs valued at an estimated total of $1,200 and fled the store, driving away in an older model Toyota Corolla. Employees delayed calling police until the Regional Office was contacted. The surveillance video was submitted with the report.

 

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

May 7 A woman reported that while she was at the U.S. Post Office at 2091 NE 36 St., her car was entered and her purse — with a Pennsylvania driver’s license, $300 in cash and two debit cards — was stolen. One card was used at a gas station before both cards were cancelled.

May 7 The store manager at Publix at 2450 N. Federal Hwy. detained a man who stole sinus spray medication and Sudafed. Value of the items was $12.43. The man was issued a trespass warning and released.

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Posted on 09 May 2013 by LeslieM

DEERFIELD BEACH

May 3 A home at 820 Tivoli Circle was broken into and jewelry and watches were stolen.

May 3 A woman reported her home at 124 SE 11 Court entered and her dog taken.

May 3 A man reported his home at 530 SE 3 St. broken into and a digital camera, iPod and three jars of coins stolen.

May 3 A woman was arrested and charged with grand theft. Earlier, on April 11, she entered her mother’s bedroom and stole a digital camera valued at $300. She then sold the camera for $70 to a pawn shop.

May 4 A man reported his tailgate stolen from his vehicle parked at 4570 NW 6 St. Value of the tailgate was estimated at $1,200.

May 4 A car parked at 2363 SW 15 St. was entered and a wallet containing credit cards and power tools were stolen. Loss was estimated at $220.

May 4 A man reported his home at 618 Emerald Way W. entered into and money and two guns stolen.

May 4 A man was arrested and charged with felony narcotics at 166 SW 3 St. He was seen loitering on a property and found to be in possession of cocaine.

May 5 A man was arrested and charged with felony narcotics at 100 SW 3 St. He was found to be in possession of cocaine.

May 5 A man was arrested and charged with burglary of a dwelling and grand theft. On March 25, the man entered a home at 269 SE 8 Ave., ransacked it, then stole $5,000 worth of property — including electronics, jewelry and other items. The man was located on May 4. Arrest was recorded on May 5.

 

DEERFIELD District 4

May 2 Commercial burglary was reported at Enterprise Commerce Center, 1501 Green Rd. Complainant, who represents Storage and Moving Inc., reported that between 7 p.m. on May 1 and 7 a.m. May 2, unknown person(s) took eight truck batteries from three trucks parked at this location. Area was canvassed, with negative results.

 

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

April 29 A physician’s office at 5340 N. Federal Hwy. reported that a former receptionist wrote prescriptions for drugs. The woman was reported for fraud and embezzlement.

May 1 Police questioned a man for having chemicals in his possession often used in the manufacture of methamphetamines. Police did not have enough evidence to make an arrest. Incident took place at 3400 NE 21 Ave.

May 2 A woman reported that an online account was opened in her name. She was alerted to the situation by the Social Security Administration. Incident was reported at 2829 NE 32 St.

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Posted on 02 May 2013 by LeslieM

DEERFIELD BEACH

April 25 A man was arrested and charged with a narcotics felony at 200 SW 1 Terr. He was found in possession of cannabis and cocaine.

April 26 A man reported that $3,000 was stolen from his room at the Doubletree Hotel at 100 Fairway Dr.

April 26 A woman reported her residence entered at 199 SE 7 St. While stealing an iPad, the thief helped himself to ice cream from her freezer.

April 27 A woman reported that while she was shopping at Publix at 3740 W. Hillsboro Blvd. someone Remember, if you see anything suspicious, call 911 immediately. stole her Florida driver’s license and a check card from her purse. The woman’s bank called her and told her that the card had been used to make purchases at Publix and Walgreens.

April 27 Two women were eating at Tijuana Flats at 278 S. Federal Hwy. While they were eating, a man walked in and stole each woman’s cell phone.

April 28 A man reported that his backpack was stolen from him while he was at the beach at 2100 E. Hillsboro Blvd. The backpack contained a cell phone, a wallet with $200 in cash, a Florida driver’s license and miscellaneous items.

 

DEERFIELD—Dist. 4

April 14 Residential burglary was reported in Deer Creek, at 574 Emerald Way E. Victim stated that the unknown subject broke the rear slider door lock and entered the residence. Subject then removed items from a freestanding jewelry box. Loss is unknown at this time. The victim indicated he did not notice the broken lock until 10 p.m., when he went to lock the door. He did, however, leave the residence. . Subject then removed items from a freestanding jewelry box. Loss is unknown at this time. The victim indicated he did not notice the broken lock until 10 p.m., when he went to lock the door. He did, however, leave the residence during the listed hours (9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) but was home the rest of the day.

 

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

April 15 The manager of CVS Pharmacy at 3580 N. Federal Hwy. reported that a woman stole more than 100 items of deodorant and body wash from the store. Total loss was estimated at about $1,000. A woman was seen on video surveillance taking the items.

April 18 Someone broke into a house at 2714 NE 31 St. and stole jewelry and a television. The house was ransacked.

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Posted on 25 April 2013 by LeslieM

DEERFIELD BEACH

April 19 A man reported that, while he was asleep in his home at 297 Deer Creek Blvd., someone entered his patio and stole his bicycle.

April 20 A man was observed taking property from an apartment at 4384 NW 9 Ave. Victims of the theft reported that a television, the- Remember, if you see anything suspicious call 911 immediately. ater system and X-box were stolen.

April 20 An employee dropping off a work vehicle at Royal Palm Roofing, 73 SW 9 St. saw a man steal a battery from a truck. The man fled the scene in a car.

April 20 A man reported that a gun was stolen from his bedroom in his home at 1674 SE 8 Ave. The man believes the gun may have been stolen by a man who cares for his sister.

April 20 A woman was detained for shoplifting at Publix at 150 S. Federal Hwy. The woman was issued a notice to appear in court.

April 20 A woman reported that her car parked at 100 SE 21 Ave. was broken into and her purse stolen.

April 21 A man was involved in a physical altercation with several people at 800 NE 42 St. The man reported that one of the people involved stole his wallet and cell phone.

April 21 A man was arrested and charged with a narcotics felony at 100 SW 3 Ave. He was a passenger in a car stopped for running a stop sign. He was found in possession of MDMA.

 

DEERFIELD – District 4

April 12 Residential burglary was reported at Crystal Key Pointe,1000 E Lakes Dr. at 6:42 p.m. Unknown subject(s) entered the location via smashed sliding glass door in the master bedroom. The master bedroom was ransacked. Various jewelry and one laptop computer were taken. Two pillowcases were removed, possibly used to remove stolen items valued at approximately $4,500. Scene was processed for fingerprints with negative results.

 

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

April 15 A police officer reported an incident of vandalism at Shop Smart at 2001 NE 39 St. The front window was smashed.

April 18 A home at 2714 NE 31 St. was broken into and jewelry, a television and miscellaneous items were stolen. The family room was ransacked.

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Posted on 18 April 2013 by LeslieM

DEERFIELD BEACH

April 13 A man was arrested and charged with a narcotics felony at 200 S. Dixie Hwy. He had two small bags of powder cocaine.

April 13 Following a traffic stop over a stop sign violation, two men were arrested and charged with narcotics felonies. Both men were found in possession of crack cocaine. One man was in possession of $1,925. The incident took place at 1436 SW 1 Terr.

April 13 A man reported that a laptop computer was stolen from his office at 1430 S. Federal Hwy.

April 14 A man reported that two men wearing red hoodies came from behind him and placed him in a chokehold at 831 NE 52 Court. One man said he had a gun. The suspects stole the man’s wallet, necklace, diamond ring and the keys to his home and car.

April 14 A man reported that an unknown person broke into his home at 574 Deer Creek Emerald Way E. Items were stolen from a freestanding jewelry box. It is unknown how much was stolen.

April 14 A man reported his car parked at 2233 SW 15 St. was entered. The items stolen included sunglasses, a SunPass, $15 and an insulated grocery bag. Total loss was estimated at $145.

 

DEERFIELD – District 4

April 8 Commercial burglary was reported at Paragon Theater, 3984 W. Hillsboro Blvd. The theater director reported that his accounting firm discovered that the business was missing numerous cash bank deposits from 09/22/12 to 11/20/12 totaling $24,438. Suspects are three managers who had access to the safe.

April 10 Arrest was made at Eunique Collections, 1694 W. Hillsboro Blvd. On 03/30/13, suspect was a customer of Eunique Collections. She entered the fitting room with three sets of clothes and came out with one, which she purchased. She removed the sensors from the other two and hid them in her purse, removing them from the store without paying. She later sold them to a friend for $40. On 04/10/13, she was located and arrested. Post Miranda warning, she confessed. She was charged with petty theft and dealing in stolen property.

 

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

April 8 A man reported his vehicle entered at 2361 NE 49 St. and a wallet and gym bag stolen.

April 8 A woman reported her bicycle stolen from 4741 NE Terrace, #1.

April 9 A man reported his jeep stolen from the driveway of his home at 2151 NE 48 St.

Remember, if you see anything suspicious call 911 immediately.

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Posted on 11 April 2013 by LeslieM

DEERFIELD BEACH

April 4 A woman reported her residence at 2031 Deercreek Wildwood N. was broken into and jewelry was stolen.

April 4 A woman reported her vehicle parked at 740 NE 41 St., Tallman Pines Rentals, entered and a perfume bottle and a watch stolen.

April 4 A man reported his van parked at 540 SE 2 Ave. and 10 fishing rods and reels stolen. Loss was estimated at $3,500.

April 5 Someone broke into a second-floor condominium at 1953 SW 15 St., #76, and stole jewelry, a television, a laptop and an Xbox. Loss was estimated at $2,100.

April 5 A woman reported her purse with wallet, two credit cards, a Florida driver’s license and $400 taken from her car.

April 6 A home at 345 NW 46 St. was entered via a back window. A laptop, cell phone, watch, jewelry and cash were stolen. Loss was estimated at $4,210.

April 7 A man’s residence at 269 SE 8 Ave. was broken into. The man’s car keys and his girlfriend’s car keys were taken. A tracking device was placed on both cars. The thief came back and took the woman’s car. The car was tracked and the driver bailed out of the car. The man was arrested and charged with auto theft.

April 7 A man reported that two men entered a storage area at 1409 SE 8 Ave. and stole a Go- Ped valued at about $200.

DEERFIELD District 4

April 2 Commercial burglary was reported at JM Family Enterprises, Inc., 519 Jim Moran Blvd. JM Corporate Security Brian McDonald reported the theft of a Dell laptop computer valued at $1,500. It was placed in FCIC/NCIC. Incident occurred between 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. on April 1.

April 2 Commercial burglary was reported at Target, 3599 W. Hillsboro Blvd., at 6:42 p.m. Loss prevention reported subject entered the store and utilized a hand-held shopping cart. Subject loaded the cart with 5 DVD box sets of different TV shows valued at $970.Subject exited without paying for the merchandise. Video surveillance was provided.

April 2 Arrest was made at 1700 W. Hillsboro Blvd. at 7:40 p.m. In November, victim had her vehicle window smashed and her purse stolen. Investigation revealed a latent hit for suspect. On April 2, suspect was located and brought to the district office. Suspect was uncooperative and requested his attorney. He was charged with burglary conveyance and transported to Broward County Jail.

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

March 29 The front door at 1809 NE 24 St. was smashed. The store was entered and$240 was stolen from the cash register.

April 2 Two batteries were stolen from a truck parked at Seafood World Restaurant at 4602 N. Federal Hwy.

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