DEERFIELD BEACH

August 8 A man with a stocking cap over his face robbed the Bank Atlantic at 1299 S. Military Tr. The man jumped over a counter with a large semi-automatic handgun and demanded money. The man took a large amount of loose cash and fled. He left with $4,021.

August 8 A person broke into a home at 3790 NE 4 Terr. and stole a laptop, Amazon Kindle and jewelry.

DEERFIELD – District 4

August 5 – Residential burglary was reported in Highland Meadows Estates Mobile Home Park on NW 51st Street at 8:49 p.m. Incident was thought to have occurred between July 28 at 7 p.m. and August 5 at 4 p.m. An unknown subject gained entry by removing the window of the carport door and gained entry. The owner of the home is currently out of town and the neighbor who checks on the property noticed the breain. The residence was not ransacked and the only item reported missing was a 46″ Samsung.

Remember, if you see anything suspicious call 911 immediately.

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

July 30 A man reported that someone entered his home at 2000 NE 30 Court and stole two laptop computers. The laptops were valued at $2,200.

My wife requests that I write about some of the “humorous” experiences she has heard me talk about from my college years in the early ‘60s. So … here it goes.

My first year in college there was a tall skinny kid with black hair and a flat top haircut named Wally Smith who lived next door to me in the dormitory. We nicknamed him “spider” because he could spread his legs way out in the dorm hall and shuffle each foot up the wall until he could touch the ceiling with his hands.

One Friday night, he suggested a few of us go downtown to the theatre to see a popular new movie that had just started showing. It was a last minute thing, so, when we arrived there, bought our popcorn and drinks, and entered the theatre, it was obvious from the crowd that all the good seats were already taken. We were going to have to sit down in the front row. But, just as we started down, Wally stopped us and said “Stay here for a moment and I’ll get us some good seats.” We had no idea what he was about to do.

Suddenly, I heard a loud sound coming from the balcony of someone throwing up simultaneous with wet popcorn falling down on the people in the best seats in front of us. Wally had poured some of his coke in the box of popcorn and was shaking it out on the people below simultaneously with his “throw-up” sounds. The people below jumped up to get away from what they thought was nasty stuff coming down on them. At first, we didn’t know what was happening – just that Wally appeared suddenly and pushed all of us forward to take the seats that had just been abandoned. I couldn’t fully enjoy the movie for feeling guilty about the way Wally had gotten us the good seats. But, I have to admit, it makes me smile sometimes when I think about it. Wally eventually flunked out.

David Eller, Publisher

DEERFIELD BEACH

August 4 Three bicycles were reported stolen from a garage at 1536 SE 7 Court. Total loss was estimated at $500.

August 5 A woman parked her van behind her business at 1371 S. Military Trail. The van is used for a dog grooming business. The interior was ransacked and three clippers, five scissors and a flat-screen television were stolen.

August 5 Three men were observed by a clerk at Texaco, 4517 N. Dixie Hwy., disabling a meter to steal gasoline. They filled up five vehicles and stole 155 gallons of gasoline. Loss was estimated at $620.

August 5 A woman reported that someone stole her car. Thief was unable to steer the car because of an anti-theft device on the steering wheel and was only able to get across the street. The theft was reported at 103 SE 10 Court.

August 5 A man was arrested and charged with disorderly intoxication at 1011 S. Federal Hwy.

August 5 It was reported that the front glass door at the Hess Station at 714 S. Federal Hwy. was shattered. A cash register with $10 in change was stolen.

DEERFIELD – District 4

August 2 Residential burglary took place at Country Knolls Mobile Home Park, NW 48 Court and NW 49 Street, at 5:07 p.m. Complainants reported that between noon on July 25 and noon on August 2, their residences were broken into. Point of entry (POE) at the first location was by broken window in the rear. POE at the second location was undetermined – possibly left unlocked. Taken from both residences were TV and computers. Both scenes were processed and the area was canvassed.

Remember, if you see anything suspicious, call 911 immediately.

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

July 28 A manager of the Publix at 3700 N. Federal Hwy. stopped a man who was stealing items. The manager declined prosecution but the man was issued a trespass warning.

July 31 A woman reported that the sliding door leading to the master bedroom was shattered. The bedroom was ransacked and some costume jewelry was stolen. Report was made at 2100 NE 34 Court.

July 31 A woman reported her home at 2862 NE 34 Court was burglarized and a pair of earrings were stolen. Damage to the door was reported.

DEERFIELD BEACH

July 27 A man reported his car parked at 4338 NW 4 Ave. entered and a backpack with a laptop stolen.

July 27 A man reported that someone entered his home at 301 NW 43 Place and stole two flat-screen televisions.

July 27 A man was arrested and charged with felony narcotics at 175 SW 3 St. The man was found to be in possession of marijuana.

July 27 A woman reported her car parked at 200 SE 21 Ave. broken into. She reported her purse with a wallet and cash stolen.

DEERFIELD – District 4

July 22 Residential burglary was reported on NW 4 Terr. at 5:27 p.m. Unknown suspects stole victim’s A/C (LG 6000 BTU) off the living room window, valued at $168.54. Victim’s central A/C unit was recently stolen under case DR12-6-4018. No video available. Scene was processed, area canvassed.

July 24 Conveyance burglary occurred on SW 15 Street at about 10:55 a.m. Unknown suspect entered into victim’s unlocked Toyota Tundra. Suspect took wallet containing credit cards, driver’s license, concealed weapons permit, cash and work badge. Suspect also took Sun Pass and iPod.

July 27 Residential burglary was reported on SW 13 Drive at 12:18 a.m. Deputies responded to an audible alarm at this location. Upon arrival, residence was found to be ransacked, entry was made by smashing a rear slider. Electronics and jewelry taken. Time of occurrence is between 7:55 and 9:19 p.m.

Remember, if you see anything suspicious, call 911 immediately.

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

July 17 It was reported that a car parked at 4740 NE 22 Ave. was broken into. The driver’s side window was broken and the cost to replace the window was estimated at $100. Nothing was taken from the car.

DEERFIELD BEACH

July 20 A woman reported her car parked at 1000 E. Hillsboro Blvd. had beach towels stolen.

July 20 A woman reported that three bicycles were stolen from the front yard of 267 NE 20 Ave.

July 21 A man reported that someone broke into his residence at 352 NW 43 St. and stole two televisions and then left them in the backyard.

July 21 A woman reported that while she was paying for services at a hairdresser at 854 S. Federal Hwy., someone stole her wallet.

July 22 A man reported that someone stole his air conditioning unit off his living room window at 4819 NW 4 Terr.

July 22 A man was arrested and charged with DUI and possession of narcotics. He was found in possession of Zanax without a prescription. Incident was reported at 900 E. Hillsboro Blvd.

DEERFIELD – District 4

July 13 Conveyance burglary was reported on W. Sample Road in Deerfield Beach. Victim stated that between 10:44 and 10:54 p.m., unknown W/M suspect driving a black Chevy HHR smashed the victim’s window, taking a pink Victoria Secret bag containing clothing.

July 16 Grand theft was reported on S. Powerline Road at 1:29 p.m. Victim business Kaycan LTD reported that unknown suspect(s) removed a Beltak tire (Size 11R22.5) from their 26′ box truck (M.O.- outer tire deflated and slid off rim). Truck was parked in an open lot. Value $300. Negative canvass/ video.

July 20 A woman reported that someone broke into her car and stole currency, a digital camera and other items. Incident was reported at 3112 W. Hillsboro Blvd.

Remember, if you see anything suspicious, call 911 immediately.

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

July 13 A man reported that his car parked at 5360 N. Federal Hwy. was broken into and silver and gold coins valued at $1,300 were stolen. Damage to the car was estimated at $400.

July 14 A man was arrested and charged with stealing a shopping cart full of groceries from Publix at 3700 N. Federal Hwy. Value of the groceries stolen was $178.07.

DEERFIELD BEACH

July 13 A woman reported that a man broke into her car parked at 2201 W. Sample Rd. and stole a bag containing clothing.

July 13 Two men were arrested and charged with burglary. They broke into a home at 4161 NW 9 Ave. #5 and stole a Sony PSP3, games, two watches and $600 in cash.

July 13 A man reported his vehicle stolen from 605 Jefferson Dr. in Deerk Creek.

July 13 A man was arrested and charged with a narcotics felony. The man was found in possession of marijuana at 300 SE 1 Terr.

July 13 Two men were seen via video surveillance taking two rear tires from a delivery truck parked at 12 SW 9 St. Value of the tires was estimated at $1,050.

July 15 It was reported that an unknown suspect gained entry to Cosmetics Depot at 4100 N. Powerline Rd. via a hole in the wall. It was reported that between $60,000 and $100,000 worth of cosmetics were stolen.

July 15 A man reported that his car window was smashed and his girlfriend’s purse was stolen. The purse contained a green card, passport and four personal checks valued at $1,000.Incident was reported at 200 S. Ocean Blvd.

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

July 9 The manager of a Publix reported that a man stole a few items from the store at 3700 N. Federal Hwy. The manager declined to prosecute, but the man was issued a trespass warning.

July 9 A man reported that his pickup truck parked at 2333 NE 30 Court was entered and $30 stolen. A man was observed on closed circuit television, committing the act.

July 9 A woman reported that someone smashed the window of her rented car. The woman reported that credit cards were stolen and used to make purchases. Incident was reported at 4500 NE 22 Ave.

July 5 A man was arrested and charged with stealing $127.82 worth of items from Publix at 3700 N. Federal Hwy.

DEERFIELD BEACH

July 7 A woman walked in on a man who was burglarizing her home at 4080 NW 3 Terr. The man entered the home by opening a kitchen window. The man stole an Xbox, laptop computer and earphones. Loss was estimated at $800.

July 7 A woman reported that she was confronted by a man with a knife at 401 E. Sample Rd. The man demanded her purse and then fled on a bicycle.

July 7 A man reported that someone broke into his vehicle while he was eating at a restaurant. A mountain bicycle and backpack were reported stolen. Incident was reported at 721 S. Federal Hwy.

July 4 A man pointed a gun at two men in the parking lot of Extended Stay at 1200 SW 11 Way. He demanded they empty their pockets and drop their belongings on the ground. The victims complied, dropping their wallets and cell phones. One wallet had $400, the other wallet had no cash. The subject made a statement to the victim, “I should kill you for not having cash.”

July 4 A woman reported that her boyfriend and her got into a verbal argument. It become physical and the boy-friend grabbed her by the hair, pulling out a clump of hair. The incident was reported at 380 SW 10 Court.

DEERFIELD – District 4

July 9 A residential burglary was reported at Waterford Courtyards on N. Waterford Dr. between 8:20 and 9:05 a.m. Unknown suspect(s) gained entry to the residence by smashing living room sliding glass door. Point of exit was through the front door. Residence was ransacked. Miscellaneous jewelry and a citizens eco watch with a black metal band were stolen.

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

July 2 The manager of Publix at 3700 N. Federal Hwy. reported that a man walked out of the store with a cart full of alcholic beverages. The manager stopped the man. The man fled the scene.

June 29 A woman reported that her wallet was stolen while she was shopping at Dollar Tree at 3780 N. Federal Hwy. She said that the wallet contained $400, a Florida driver’s license and credit cards. The woman reported that she did not feel anyone take her wallet.

DEERFIELD BEACH

June 29 The operator of Just Tires at 4371 N. Dixie Hwy. reported that 60 tires were missing from the business.

June 29 A man reported his home at 4311 NE 6 Ave. broken into and ransacked. Nothing was stolen.

June 30 A woman reported that she left her bag on the beach at 200 NE 21 Ave. When she returned, the bag was gone. The bag contained 2 iPhones.

June 30 A man was arrested and charged with grand theft. The man was observed stealing an A/C unit from 3413 SW 14 St. The man was found to have two dismantled A/C units in his vehicle. The vehicle had a stolen tag attached.

July 1 A man reported a depth finder valued at $50 stolen from his boat parked at 4220 NE 6 Ave.

July 1 A woman was waiting for a bus at 4800 N. Dixie Hwy. when two men approached her and snatched a gold chain from her neck.

July 1 A man reported that his apartment at Deerfield East Apartments, 1427 SE 8 Ave., was entered. An Xbox, PS3, two televisions and a laptop were stolen.

July 1 A woman reported a necklace made of gold and diamonds was missing from a dresser drawer in her guest bedroom at her home at 1111 SE 14 St. There was no sign of forced entry and the woman said only a neighbor has access to a hidden key.

DEERFIELD – District 4

June 28 Residential burglary was reported in Starlight Cove on NW 41 Way between 1 and 4:45 p.m. Victim stated unknown suspect(s) entered residence via a sliding rear door. Once inside, suspect(s) removed electronics, silverware and jewelry.

June 25 Residential burglary occurred in Meadow Lakes on SW 15 Street between 9 and 9:30 a.m. Unknown person smashed front door window and stole jewelry, camera, and pillow case from home. Scene was processed, area canvassed.

June 25 Grand theft took place in Country Knolls Mobile Home Park on NW 4 Terrace between 4 and 4:45 p.m. Victim advised that unknown suspects disconnected and stole air conditioner. Victim’s neighbor advised that he saw a white pick-up driven by two white males leaving from his neighbor’s house, from area where air conditioner was.

June 20 Arrest was made in armed robbery at Bank Atlantic Parking lot on 1299 S. Military Trail at 11:20 p.m. BSO deputies responded to an armed robbery at the Bank Atlantic. Two victims had just retrieved money from the ATM when they were approached by an armed suspect. The victims were relieved of their money before the suspect fled on foot toward a nearby apartment complex. Deputies arrived quickly, set up a perimeter and apprehended the suspect. The victims’ money, as well as the gun used during the crime, was recovered.

Remember, if you see anything suspicious call 911 immediately.

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

June 22 It was reported that two vehicles were broken into and burglarized at 3220 N. Federal Hwy. The two vehicles had their windows smashed. From each car, a wallet was stolen.

June 22 A man reported that his home at 4931 NE 27 Ave. was entered and $60 in cash and several thousand dollars in jewelry was stolen.

June 23 A woman reported that two cars she owns were entered and rummaged through. Nothing was taken. Incident was reported at 2765 NE 25 St.

June 23 It was reported that a vehicle parked at 2685 NE 25 St. was broken into and an iPhone was stolen.

June 25 A man reported that an American flag was stolen from in front of the Bateman, Gordon & Sands Building at 3050 N. Federal Hwy.

DEERFIELD BEACH

June 23 A man reported that his neighbor stole his van from 1480 SW 11 Way.

June 23 A man reported being pushed to the ground by a man who then stole his gold chain. The incident took place at 1100 SW 1 Way.

June 24 It was reported that a motorcycle was stolen from Public Storage at 3350 SW 10 St.

June 24 It was reported that a home was burglarized at 511 NE 45 Court. The interior of the home was checked and no items were missing.

June 24 A man was arrested and charged with forgery of a credit card and grand theft. He used a fake credit card in an attempt to deprive West Marine of $1,749.48 worth of merchandise. The incident was reported at 110 Federal Hwy.

DEERFIELD – District 4

June 4-5 Conveyance burglary was reported in the Gates of Hillsboro on NW 2 Court between 9:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. Unknown subject smashed drivers window and drivers rear window and ransacked the vehicle. However, nothing was taken.

June 4 Auto theft took place at the Pine Tree Apartments at 500 Lock Rd. between 12 and 5 a.m. Unknown person stole company work vehicle from Pine Tree Apartment parking lot. Vehicle contained about $40,000 in tools that were stolen. Detective was on scene. Vehicle was entered in TTY.

Remember, if you see anything suspicious call 911 immediately.

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

June 14 The manager of a CVS store said he saw a man place a canister of mineral ice valued at $18.99 in a bag and leave the store without paying. The manager said he could have taken other items. The man left in car. Incident was reported at 3580 N. Federal Hwy.

June 16 A woman reported lawn equipment stolen from her home at 2800 NE 46 St. Estimated value of the equipment was $1,000.

June 17 A husband and wife reported their home at 2131 NE 33 St. burglarized. Drawers were rummaged through. A debit card was stolen and used at a gas station. Two watches and earrings were also stolen.

DEERFIELD BEACH

June 14 A break-in was reported at 538 NE 46 Court in the Breezy Hills Mobile Home Park. Nothing was reported stolen, but a bedroom was disturbed.

June 14 A man entered his home at 1331 S. Dixie Hwy. and saw that his brother’s laptop computer was missing. He then saw a man enter through the front door and throw his brother’s MetroPCS phone into the living room and flee.

June 15 A woman reported that her home at 831 NE 51 Court was broken into and a TV, Blu Ray player and Xbox were stolen. Estimated value of the stolen items was $1,668.

June 16 It was reported that 26 chargers were stolen from Crystal Lake Golf Club at 3810 Crystal Lake Dr. Estimated value of the chargers was $12,000.

June 16 A woman reported that her home at 225 SW 1 Terr. was entered and two window air conditioning units were taken.

June 17 It was reported that a man stole two air conditioning units from the rear of an apartment building at 651 NW 42 Court. Estimated value of the units was $2,500.

June 17 A women stopped at a Mobile station at 1200 W. Hillsboro Blvd. to purchase gas. She entered the station to pay for the gas. When she returned to her car, she noticed that her purse was missing. The purse contained cash, credit cards and a cell phone.

DEERFIELD – District 4

June 4-5 Conveyance burglary was reported on NW 38 Way, NW 5 Dr. (three vehicles), NW 3 Place, Gates of Hillsboro and Starlight Cove between 9 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Unknown suspect(s) entered five vehicles. Four of the vehicles were unlocked and, in the fifth, the suspect smashed the driver’s side window. iPod and laptop were missing.

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

June 6 It was reported that an altercation occurred between two women at the Publix Supermarket at 2450 N. Federal Hwy. One of the women was issued a trespass warning barring her from returning to the Publix. But she refused to sign the warning without consulting an attorney.