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June 6: Two men were arrested and charged with stealing three watches valued at $379.90 from Target at 1200 S. Federal Hwy. Each man was on felony probation for grand theft.

June 6: Following a verbal altercation, a man was arrested and charged with battery after hitting his girlfriend in the face three times. The incident was reported at 274 SE 9 Ave.

June 6: A man reported four tires and rim stolen from his Honda Accord at 473 NW 36 Ave.

June 9: A woman reported her boyfriend hit her with a leather belt. The man was arrested and charged with battery. The incident was reported at 4161 NW 9 Ave.

June 11: A woman reported her car parked at 3390 W. Hillsboro Blvd. was broken into and a purse stolen.

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May 18: Someone smashed the passenger side window of a vehicle and stole a purse that was in the front seat while it was parked at 4754 N. Federal Hwy. The purse contained a wallet, $100 cash, a driver’s license and credit cards. The loss was $876.

May 19: The victim said her purse was stolen while she was at a bus stop at 3700 N. Federal Hwy. The purse contained a work permit, ID card, debit and bankcard and a driver’s license.

May 20: Someone entered the victim’s Nissan Pathfinder through an unlocked door while it was parked at 3060 NE 23 Ave. A large bird feeder that did not belong to the victim was thrown against the door inside and spilled out.

(This is a partial list. For Deerfield Beach Crime Watch in full, visit www.DFB.City and click on “Sign Me Up” to receive the city wide report.)

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May 30: A man reported his front grill and tailgate and a camera stolen from his F350 vehicle parked in his driveway at 1311 SE 12 St. Other items stolen included a watch, wedding ring, generator and three chain saws for a total loss of $13,050.

May 30: A woman reported her credit card, BJ’s customer card, a debit card and $60 stolen from her workplace at 786 S. Military Tr.

May 30: A woman reported her wallet stolen while she was at a house party at 4373 SW 10 Pl.

May 30: Two men stole three bottles of Patron from a Walgreens at 1325 S. Military Tr. They escaped in a car.

June 3: A woman reported her wallet with $40 stolen from her purse while she was shopping at 3825 W. Hillsboro Blvd.

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May 17: Someone entered a 2009 Infiniti that was parked in a driveway at 2180 NE 44 Ct. The victim said the vehicle was rummaged through; however, nothing appeared to be taken.

May 17: Someone entered a 2017 Nissan Titan and a 2014 Ford F-150 in front of a residence at 4431 NE 24 Ave. Nothing appeared to be taken.

May 17: Someone entered a 2016 Kia Optima that was parked in a driveway at 4000 NE 22 Ave. The victim said the vehicle was ransacked; however, nothing appeared to be taken.

(This is a partial list. For Deerfield Beach Crime Watch in full, visit www.DFB.City and click on “Sign Me Up” to receive the city wide report.)

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May 23: Someone entered a vehicle parked at 3315 Deer Creek Alba Way and stole $200.

May 23: The manager of Dollar General at 1377 S. Dixie Hwy. reported that someone ran out of the store with a basket of merchandise.

May 23: A man reported a burglary on his property at 370 SW 14 St.

May 23: A man reported the theft of a television from the residence where he is living at 710 NE 50 St.

May 23: A man reported that he fell asleep at a community pool at 777 SE 2 St. When he awoke, he noticed the gold chain that had been around his neck was missing.

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May 17: Someone entered an unlocked vehicle parked at 2230 NE 46 St. during the night; nothing was missing.

May 17: Someone entered an unlocked vehicle at 2220 NE 46 St. during the night and stole $5 in change.

May 17: Someone stole $2 in coins from a vehicle that was parked in the driveway at 2660 NE 46 St. overnight. There were no signs of forced entry.

(Partial list)

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May 16: A man reported his Ford pickup truck stolen from his driveway at 430 SE 4 St.

May 16: A man said that three people grabbed him from behind, stole his cell phone and fled the area. The incident was reported at 1271 SW 9 Ave.

May 16: A man was arrested for domestic violence after hitting his wife at 4384 NW 9 Ave.

May 16: A man reported that while he was making a delivery at 199 W. Hillsboro Blvd., two men stole four cases of beer valued at $100.

May 16: A woman reported that someone broke into her apartment at 3261 SW 1 St.

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May 3: Security camera showed that the victim paid for gas and accidentally dropped his wallet. Then someone picked up the wallet and left the store at 3900 N. Federal Hwy. The wallet contained five credit cards, $350 in cash, a driver’s license. The total loss was $431.

May 3: The victim reported a gold and diamond ring valued at $10,000 was stolen from a vehicle at 3700 N. Federal Hwy.

May 4: Someone stole a 64-quart cooler off a boat that was docked behind 3801 NE 31 Ave. The loss was $400.

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May 1: A male subject was observed taking Red Bull and Monster energy drinks and left the store at 3700 N. Federal Hwy. without paying for them. The loss was $119.94.

May 1: A radio walkie-talkie assigned to a Citizen on Patrol was missing from 3101 N. Federal Hwy. The loss was $400.

May 2: An athletic director said someone vandalized the tennis center community room at 3500 NE 27 Ave. The damage was estimated at $450.

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May 13:  A victim reported a wallet was stolen at 291 NW 48 Ave. and later discovered jewelry missing.

May 14: A suspect was identified at 3800 NW 6 St. doing circles on the sod in a black Escalade in the Village of Hillsboro Park.

May 9: A customer service manager at Publix at 1337 S. Military Tr. saw a man steal eight packages of steaks worth $175.

May 9: It was reported that someone entered a residence at Rivertown Manor Town Homes at 1001 SE Sixth Ave. and stole an Apple iPhone 6 valued at $600.

May 9: A man reported his 2014 Hyundai stolen from 408 NW 48 Ct.

May 10: A Chevrolet Tahoe was stolen from a driveway at 4055 NW Seventh Pl.

May 11: A man entered a Target at 3599 W. Hillsboro Blvd. and stole $1,100 worth of razors and fled in a white vehicle.

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May 2: A home at 1998 NE 7 St. was entered and a garage door opener and motorcycle keys were stolen.

May 2: A man reported that a check for $1,000 was stolen from his mailbox at 2267 SW 17 Dr.

May 2: A home at 902 Spring Cir. was broken into and a Dell laptop, luggage containing clothing and a Coach wallet were stolen.

May 4: A man reported that his bicycle was stolen from 167 SW 1 Terr.

May 7: A woman reported her car at 401 S. Powerline Rd. was broken into and a tote bag stolen.

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April 18: An individual was suspected multiple times of placing and picking up multiple food orders with his credit card at 3150 N. Federal Hwy. Afterwards, he would call the credit card company and claim his card was stolen. The loss was $500.

April 18: The victim reported her passenger side window smashed and her purse, containing a wallet, $10 in cash, credit cards, and checkbook stolen at 2700 NE 36 St. The loss was $537.

April 18: Police observed a subject driving east on a scooter through stop signs. The subject and a passenger were found at 1941 NE 34 Ct. with a garbage can containing $1000 worth of tools from a business. A hotel clerk reported seeing the pair leave on a scooter smoking marijuana. A nearby resident found property valued at $2,500 under a tarp that was believed to be stolen during a residential burglary.

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April 24: It was reported by Empire Today at 354 Hillsboro Technology Dr. that an employee embezzled $2,020.

April 26: A man reported being punched by a woman he knew at 766 Rich Dr. The man was punched in the face.

April 26: A woman reported her car parked at 810 SE 7 St. broken into, ransacked and $30 stolen.

April 27: A man was reported for stealing two Apple iPhones still in boxes from Metro PCS at 3616 W. Hillsboro Blvd.

April 28: A man stole three cases of beer from a Chevron gas station at 3355 W. Hillsboro Blvd.

April 28: A victim at 4361 SW 10 Pl. was duped into sending $750 to the Dominican Republic by callers fraudulently claiming to be the DEA with a warrant for her arrest. She reported the crime when they asked for more money.

April 28: An unknown black male attempted to steal household appliances at 3599 W. Hillsboro Blvd. He fled unsuccessfully without items when approached by Loss Prevention.

April 28: A complainant at 666 Lock Rd. reported his lost tag.

April 29: An unknown white male stole seven hair products valued at $1062.88 at 3820 W. Hillsboro Blvd.

April 30: A victim at 3551 W. Hillsboro Blvd. reported his green Cummins Onan RV QR 7000 generator valued at approx. $6,000, stolen from his mobile home between April 28 and April 30. DNA was collected.

May 1: A victim at 561 NW 48 Ave. reported his laptop computer, computer mouse and charger were missing from his bag that was in the back seat of his vehicle parked in his driveway over the weekend. No forced entry was observed to the vehicle.

May 2: An Unknown suspect(s) unlawfully entered the residence at 16 NW 45 Ave. by smashing the rear sliding door.

May 2: A shoplifter was held in custody at a Target store located at 3599 W. Hillsboro Blvd. Loss Prevention officer stated the suspect/arrestee concealed three ladies garments in her black bag and attempted to leave without paying for the items.

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April 14: The victim said someone entered a 2013 Infiniti that was unlocked at 2860 Marina Cir. Nothing appeared to be missing.

April 14: The victim discovered a driver’s side door ajar at 2869 Marina Cir. It is unknown if anything was taken.

April 14: The store manager observed a male subject select six steaks and placed them in a coat before he fled the store at 2450 N. Federal Hwy on a bike. Two of the steaks fell out of his pocket as he fled. He was apprehended nearby with the remaining steaks. The loss was $98.30.

By Gary Curreri

Lighthouse Point’s Taylor Anderson is showing Michigan State University that they made a good choice in offering her a full gymnastics scholarship.

The problem is that the Spartans still have to wait two years for her services. Anderson, a Level 10 gymnast at American Twisters in Coconut Creek, had a good showing in three of her four events at the Region 8 Level 10 championships where she finished first in the All-Around (37.275).

The 16-year-old was first in the bars (9.600), tied for first in the beam (9.400) and tied for third in the floor (9.350) at the Regional competition at the Kidsport Gymnastics Academy in Burlington, North Carolina that featured 495 gymnasts in both Level 9 and Level 10.

Anderson also tied for 18th in the vault (8.925). Her efforts on bars and beam tied her personal bests for the events.

“Gymnastics means a lot to me because I do it so much and I have done it my whole life,” said Anderson, a sophomore at Cardinal Gibbons High School in Fort Lauderdale.

“I love doing all of the flips and having fun…just being able to do what gymnastics is,” Anderson added. “It is just a crazy feeling knowing what to do and how do it.”

Anderson, who gave her verbal commitment to Michigan State University, earlier in the school year, also had a strong showing at the prestigious Tim Rand Invitational competition at the Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center. The meet attracted 1,300 competitors.

In placing second in the all-around (37.525), Anderson won the bars (9.675); placed second in the beam (9.400); tied for fifth on the floor (9.300) and was seventh in the vault (9.150).

Admittedly, it is like a job with a 6-day, 30+ hours a week commitment.

“It is really tough, but it pays off,” Anderson said. “You have to think about the outcome of it and what is going to happen in the future.”

“Taylor comes in the gym everyday and works really hard for her goals and their aspirations,” said American Twisters coach Christina Ramirez.

Highlands advances 11 to state track meet

Highlands Christian Academy Sydney Blackburn won the shot put (35-08) and placed second in the discus with a throw of 120-08.00 at the Region 4-1A competition at Westminster Academy last week.

Freshman Ciara Huntley was second in the triple jump (30-07.50) and junior Sasha Graham placed third in the 400-meter dash (1:02.25) to qualify for the girls state championships. Highlands Academy was sixth in the meet with 48.25 points.

After placing fourth in the 1,600-meter run (4:44.16), junior Ryan Szklany battled back to win the boys 3,200-meter run (10:09.64).

Highlands Christian senior Josiah Ritzer was second in the boys discus (121-11), and third in the shot put (42-10.25) and senior Jake Peterson was third in the boys 110-meter hurdles (16.47). Senior Herman Robinson was fourth in the shot put (41-07.75) and freshman Alex Villas was fourth in the triple jump (38-10.50).

The Knights qualified three athletes in the pole vault taking second, third and fourth: Sophomores Chanz Miller (12-00), Kyle Coulson (11-06.25) and junior Scott Bush (10-11.75). The boys were fourth in the meet with 67 points.

The state championships are this weekend at IMG Academy Stadium in Bradenton.

Deerfield Beach

April 17: A man said that two landscape vehicles parked at 950 S. Powerline Rd. were broken into and a leaf blower was stolen.

April 21: A man entered a business at 2515 W. Sample Rd. and asked for cigarettes. He then stole a coin machine with $110 and fled.

April 21: A woman reported that her car parked at 1000 E. Hillsboro Blvd. was entered and a laptop, $300 and a check for $295 was stolen.

April 22: A manager at CVS at 2 S. Federal Hwy. reported that someone entered the CVS and stole some items.

April 22: A woman stole five HP ink cartridges from Target at 3599 W. Hillsboro Blvd.

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April 14: Someone broke into a vehicle at 2835 NE 28 Ave. and rummaged through the console and glove compartment. Nothing appeared to be taken.

April 14: The victim said someone entered their unlocked Chevy Impala at 2813 NE 27 St. and stole Gucci sunglasses from a glove compartment. The loss was $300.

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April 11: A woman reported her car stolen at 1222 SE 5 Ct. The car was later used in a strong-arm robbery.

April 11: A man was arrested and charged with stealing four cartons of wine from Winn Dixie at 1019 S. Federal Hwy. The wine was valued at $18.98.

April 13: Two mercury outboard engines and two fishing poles were stolen from 402 Liberty Ct. The total loss was $2,450.

April 14: A woman at Splash Adventure reported that someone broke into her car parked at 401 S. Powerline Rd. and stole her purse.

April 14: A man reported that someone stole his trailer valued at $5,000 and a jet ski valued at $10,000 from 3941 Crystal Lake Dr.

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April 2: Units were dispatched when people smelled smoke coming out of a brick oven at the restaurant located at 2486 N. Federal Hwy. There was no fire discovered.

April 3: A wallet was found at 2700 NE 48 Ct. and brought to the police department.

April 3: A suspicious vehicle was observed in the area of 2900 N. Federal Hwy. When police units arrived, the vehicle was gone.