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CRIME WATCH

Posted on 07 March 2013 by LeslieM

DEERFIELD BEACH

March 1 A home at 411 NW 43 St. was broken into and a laptop computer, backpack and firearm were stolen, valued at $868.

March 1 A man reported that someone entered his home at 411 NW 41 St., ransacked it and stole $3,500 worth of electronic equipment.

March 3 A woman reported her home at 4335 NW 6 Ave. entered and a laptop computer stolen.

March 3 A man reported his car parked at 650 Lock Rd. entered and a GPS and laptop computer stolen. Value of the stolen items was estimated at $1,100.

March 3 A man reported his car stolen from 242 NE 44 St. The man believes a female friend stole the car.

March 3 A hole was cut into the top of an equipment trailer at a lawn service company at 1260 SW 9 Ave. Items stolen included two weedeaters, two chain saws, two pole saws and one leaf blower. Value of the stolen items was estimated at $4,000.

March 3 Two women were placed into custody by store security at Bealls at 1079 S. Federal Hwy. They had taken store property without paying. Each woman was issued a notice to appear in court and released.

March 3 A woman reported her Rolex watch missing from her home at 1111 NE 4 Dr. She said a realtor had been showing her home just before she noticed the watch was missing.

 

DEERFIELD – District 4

Feb. 11 Arrest was made at Target, 3599 W. Hillsboro Blvd. On Feb. 4, suspect took a TV and headphones from Target and fled without paying for them. Witness observed suspect flee in a green Mazda and took the tag number. Tag was registered to suspect. The incident was captured on video surveillance. Suspect was identified in a photographic lineup. This date, suspect was located and arrested. Post Miranda warning, he admitted to the incident and advised the TV and headphones were sold. Suspect was charged with grand theft.

Feb. 14 Auto theft was reported at 1600 W. Hillsboro Blvd. Victim reported she parked and locked her vehicle at the North Satelitte Court House and when she returned, her vehicle was missing. Area check for vehicle was conducted with negative results.

 

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

Feb. 27 A woman reported that she parked her car at Trinity United Methodist Church Preschool at 3901 NE 22 Ave. After leaving the parking lot, she realized her purse and wallet had been stolen. She believes the purse and wallet were stolen while the car was parked in the preschool parking lot.

Feb. 27 It was reported that a vehicle was stolen from Sheehan Autoplex at 2800 N. Federal Hwy. The vehicle was used for collecting trash on the property. It is believed that an employee took the vehicle. The vehicle was returned to the location near the entrance to the dealership. Remember, if you see anything suspicious, call 911 immediately.

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CRIME WATCH

Posted on 28 February 2013 by LeslieM

Deerfield Beach

Feb. 22 A man reported his home at 1120 SE 12 Ave. broken into and electronic equipment valued at $4,100 stolen.

Feb. 23 A man reported his car stolen from 41 Deer Creek Rd.

Feb. 23 A man was arrested and charged with felony narcotics at 500 NW 37 St. He was first stopped for riding a bicycle without a headlight and found to be in possession of marijuana.

Feb. 23 A woman reported her car window smashed at 773 Siesta Key but nothing was stolen.

Feb. 23 A woman reported an attempted auto theft at 131 W. Hillsboro Blvd. She said the passenger window was shattered and the ignition punched out.

Feb. 24 A woman reported that a home at 4714 NW 3 St. was burglarized and jewelry valued at about $2,000 was stolen.

Feb. 24 Someone broke into a car parked at 400 SW 2 St. and stole ammunition, jewelry and clothing.

 

Deerfield–District 4

Jan. 30 Commercial burglary took place at Comfort Suites,1040 E. Newport Center Dr. Unknown suspects stole two retractable step tailgates from two Ford F-250s valued at $800 each. The scene was processed for fingerprints.

Feb. 1 Residential burglary was reported in Waterford Courtyards South, 2704 SW 15 St. Complainant reported that unknown person(s) had broken into his residence. Point of entry was by smashing out a slider window. Taken from the residence were a PS3, iPad and electronic games. The area was canvassed.

 

Lighthouse Point

Feb. 13 A woman reported a 10 ft. bronze statue stolen from her home at 2600 NE 43 St.

Feb. 13 A woman reported two bicycles stolen from her home at 3001 NE 51 St.

Feb. 5 A woman was arrested and charged with petty theft at Publix at 3700 N. Federal Hwy. The woman stole 17 items valued at $107.87.

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CRIME WATCH

Posted on 21 February 2013 by LeslieM

DEERFIELD BEACH

Feb. 13 It was reported that a women who was working at Boca Rejuvenation at 441 S. Federal Hwy. took $600 from the front desk drawer. At the time of the report, it was not known if the owner wanted to press charges.

Feb. 14 A man approached an employee at Verizon Wireless at 3656 W. Hillsboro Blvd. regarding an upgrade for his cell phone. The man then stole a display cell phone valued at $729.

Feb. 15 Subjects entered a fenced compound at 2040 NW 40 Court by cutting a chain link fence. The individuals then stole a lawn trailer containing lawn equipment. Total loss was estimated at $20,000.

Feb. 17 A man was arrested and charged with a narcotics felony following a traffic stop. He was found in possession of Xanax.

Feb. 17 A pickup was reported stolen from a residence at 561 N. Ocean Dr.

 

DEERFIELD – District 4

Feb. 2 Theft was reported at Sumo Restaurant, 3354 W. Hillsboro Blvd., at 2:37 p.m. Complainant reported that between 5 – 7 a.m., unknown person(s) had smashed the front glass door to the business. Taken from the restaurant was an unknown amount of coins from the cash register. Scene was processed and the area was canvassed.

Feb. 2 Auto theft was reported at 1900 SW 43 Terr. at 10:04 p.m. Victim stated that between Jan. 31 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2, unknown person(s) removed a 1999 Kenworth tractor. Inside the vehicle were tools, a television and a CB radio.

 

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

Feb. 6 A man reported that someone had taken water from his home at 2765 NE 23 Ave. The man found a hose in his yard and noticed that the water bill had gone from $25 to $187.

Feb. 10 A man reported that his cell phone valued at $650 was stolen while he was at CVS at 3580 N. Federal Hwy.

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CRIME WATCH

Posted on 14 February 2013 by LeslieM

DEERFIELD BEACH

Feb. 8 A man was arrested and charged with felony narcotics at 4791 N. Dixie Hwy. He was found in possession of crack cocaine.

Feb. 8 It was reported that a male employee of Century Motors of South Florida at 4701 N. Dixie Hwy. took a work vehicle and never returned.

Feb. 9 It was reported that a business at 3996 W. Hillsboro Blvd. was broken into through the roof and a small safe with black signed business checks was stolen.

Feb. 9 A man was arrested and charged with stealing a bicycle from Publix at 150 S. Federal Hwy. A woman had left her unlocked bicycle in front of the store.

Feb.10 A woman reported her car stolen from a parking lot at 3840 W. Hillsboro Blvd.

Feb. 10 A woman reported that a man approached her while she walked along 300 W. Hillsboro Blvd., and snatched her iPhone and duffel bag.

Feb. 10 Someone entered the B’nai B’rith building at 351 SW 3 Ave. and broke into a vending machine causing $500 in damage and stealing $100 in currency.

Feb. 10 Someone stole 4 rims from a vehicle parked at 67 NE 11 Way. The rims were valued at $6,000.

DEERFIELD – District 4

Jan. 30 Conveyance burglary was reported in the strip mall at 2201 W. Sample Rd. at 3:17 a.m. An unknown person smashed out the left rear door window of the victim’s 2011 white Toyota Corolla and stole her black-and-white cloth overnight bag containing clothes, make-up and a flat iron off of the rear seat. Total loss was estimated at $150.

Feb. 2 Auto theft was reported in the Pine Tree Apartments at 500 Lock Rd. at 2:42 p.m. Complainant reported that between 11 p.m. on Feb. 1 and 9 a.m. Feb. 2, unknown person(s) had stolen his 2012 Shen Scooter that was parked at this location. The area was canvassed and the vehicle was entered into FCIC/NCIC.

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

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

Feb. 2 A man was arrested and charged with breaking into a building with a car — felony criminal mischief — and wearing a mask on the property of others. The man used a car to smash into Custom Rod and Reel at 1835 NE 25 St. The man stole between 12 and 14 reels. All the reels except two were later recovered.

Feb. 3 A woman reported that a home she owns but no longer lives in at 2830 NE 48 St. was entered and beer and a computer were stolen.

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CRIME WATCH

Posted on 07 February 2013 by LeslieM

DEERFIELD BEACH

Feb. 1 A man reported that his home at 2704 SW 15 St. was broken into and a PS3, i-Pad and electronic games were stolen.

Feb. 1 A woman reported that her home at 612 Lake Pointe Lane was broken into and an i-Pad and jewelry were stolen.

Feb. 2 A Kenworth trailer was reported stolen from 1900 SW 43 Terr. The trailer contained tools, a television and CB radio.

Feb. 2 The Sumo Restaurant, 3354 W. Hillsboro Blvd. was broken into and coins taken from the cash register.

Feb. 2 A man reported his motor scooter stolen from 500 Lock Rd.

Feb. 3 A man reported that he left his home at 1001 NW 45 Ave. When he returned, he noticed his laptop computer missing. The man believes his father may have sold it.

Feb. 3 A woman reported that her former boyfriend stole her cell phone from her home at 331 N.E. 48 St., Apt. 102.

Feb. 3 A woman reported that a man entered her home but nothing was stolen.

 

DEERFIELD–District 4

Jan. 27 Commercial burglary was reported at Lenny’s Sub Shop,1101 S. Powerline Rd. After responding to an alarm at 3:03 a.m., investigation revealed that unknown subjects entered the business via rear entrance and took the safe. Loss was approximately $1,500.

Jan. 28 Residential burglary took place at the Hammocks at Riverglen, 4000 Block, on NW 1 Place. At 4:35 p.m., unknown subjects smashed out rear slider door glass, entered house, ransacked rooms and took computers, iPod, jewelry and checkbooks. Subjects left via front door.

 

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

Jan. 25 A woman reported that her vehicle was burglarized while it was parked at T.J. Maxx at 3722 N. Federal Hwy. and that three pair of sunglasses, one pair of reading glasses and three new pair of pants were stolen.

Jan. 28 A woman reported that her husband took their daughter to the Lighthouse Point Tennis Center at 2700 NE 34 St. While the car was parked there, it was broken into and the woman’s purse with 13 credit cards, a Florida driver’s license, house keys and a wallet were stolen.

Jan. 31 A delayed auto theft was reported at Phil Smith Kia/Audi at 4230 N. Federal Hwy. A woman purchased a vehicle and gave the dealership $2,000 as a down payment and financed the remaining amount of $19,710. Fifth Third Bank notified the dealer that the check was written on a closed account. All efforts to contact the woman were unsuccessful. The vehicle is considered stolen. Remember, if you see anything suspicious, call 911 immediately.

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CRIME WATCH

Posted on 31 January 2013 by LeslieM

DEERFIELD BEACH

Jan. 25 A woman was arrested and charged with grand theft. She was an employee of Home Depot at 60 SW 12 Ave. and caught by loss prevention for fraudulent transactions. The theft involved $2,000.

Jan. 26 It was reported that a car parked at 4100 NW 6 St. was broken into and a purse stolen.

Jan. 26 A man was arrested and charged with a narcotics felony at 100 W. Hillsboro Blvd. The man was stopped on a suspicion and found to be in possession of crack cocaine.

Jan. 26 A man reported an attempted break-in at his home at 1143 SE 2 Ave.

Jan. 26 Video surveillance showed a man stealing an unlocked bicycle from the front entrance of Target at 1200 S. Federal Hwy.

Jan. 27 Lenny’s Sub Shop at 1101 S. Powerline Rd. was entered and a safe containing $1,500 was stolen.

Jan. 27 A woman arrived at her home at 4348 NW 5 Ave. and found the rear sliding glass door open. She said the person who entered her home took a television, a laptop computer, a cell phone and $1,000 in cash from her purse.

Jan. 27 A man reported his home at 1061 SW 11 Court entered and drawers ransacked. It is unknown if anything was stolen. A man was observed knocking on the door of the home.

 

DEERFIELD – District 4

Jan. 16 Commercial burglary occurred at Comfort Suites,1050 E. Newport Center Dr. Between 6:30 p.m.on Jan. 15 and 6:15 a.m. on Jan. 16, an air compressor with two tanks and a Honda motor were taken from the bed of a company 2000 GMC 3500 truck. The item was tied down with a rope padlock. The rear gate was taken off and the padlock was cut.

Jan. 19 Grand theft arrest was made at TJ Maxx, 3812 W. Hillsboro Blvd. All three arrestees were involved in a scheme to remove clothing from the store. All three were placed into custody, transported to the office for interviews and taken to jail.

Jan. 22 Residential burglary was reported at The Waterways, 1200 Block, SW 48th Terr. at 2:03 a.m.Victim returned home from work and found her rear sliding glass door open. Upon checking her residence, she found her iPad missing from her bedroom. No other items were disturbed. Loss was $479; there were no suspects or witnesses.

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

Jan. 22 A man was arrested and charged with petty larceny after stealing a salad and matches from Publix at 3700 N. Federal Hwy.

Jan. 24 A fight between two women was reported at 2388 NE 30 Court.

Jan. 24 A woman was detained after stealing cosmetics valued at $145 from Publix at 3700 N. Federal Hwy. The manager of the Publix did not press charges.

 

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

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CRIME WATCH

Posted on 24 January 2013 by LeslieM

DEERFIELD BEACH

Jan. 15 A woman reported that her home at 1003 SE 12 Ave. was broken into. Nothing was stolen but there was evidence of a burglary.

Jan. 15 A man was arrested and charged with felony narcotics at 1000 S. Dixie Hwy. Following a traffic stop, the man was found to be in possession of cocaine.

Jan. 15 A man was arrested and charged with stealing nine mobile home stabilizers. He entered a fenced complex at 285 NE 48 St. The man sold the units to Capitol Scrap. Suspect was identified on a video and found in the Main Jail on an unrelated.

Jan. 15 A woman reported a residential burglary at 930 NE 50 St. Two bottles of vodka and a radio were stolen.

Jan. 16 A man was arrested and charged with burglary conveyance at 118 SE 14 St. The man stole change from a vehicle.

Jan. 16 A woman left her apartment at 743 Siesta Key #1212. When she returned, she noticed the residence had been burglarized. She reported two televisions, two laptops and other electronic equipment stolen as well as jewelry and a drill.

Jan. 16 U.S. Wrecking and Land Clearing Inc. reported an air compressor stolen from1050 E. Newport Center Dr.

Jan. 17 A man reported his car parked at 666 Siesta Key Circle entered. Three credit cards, a Florida driver’s license, two checks, sneakers and wallet were stolen.

 

DEERFIELD – District 4

Jan. 7 Armed robbery occurred at Michael’s, at 3701 W. Hillsboro Blvd/ Black male subject, approximately 5’7″ to 5’9″ and 160 lbs., thin build, dressed in white long- sleeved sweater, white pants, white tennis shoes, and a white baseball cap, entered Michael’s Arts and Crafts at approximately 11:30 a.m. Subject selected a spool of yarn from the shelf, brought it to the cashier. As the cashier was placing the yarn in the bag, the subject produced a black snub-nosed revolver, vaulted the counter, and demanded that the cashier open the cash register. Victim opened the cash register, and the subject removed approximately $398 in cash and fled on foot in an unknown direction. Robbery unit was on scene. Latent fingerprints were lifted from the counter. Surveillance video was obtained by the Robbery Unit.

Jan. 8 Residential burglary was reported in Deer Creek on Deer Creek Road at 1:32 a.m. Subjects smashed the front glass, entered the residence and searched through drawers and jewelry boxes. Unknown loss at this time.

 

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

Jan. 3 The manager of a Publix at 3700 N. Federal Hwy. detained a man for stealing a sandwich. The manager declined prosecution and the man was released.

Jan. 9 A man reported hurricane shelters stolen from his home at 2150 NE 48 Court. He was able to recover many of the shutters. y.

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Crime Watch

Posted on 10 January 2013 by LeslieM

DEERFIELD BEACH

Jan. 4 A woman reported that as she was placing groceries into her car in the parking lot of Target at 3599 W. Hillsboro Boulevard, a man snatched her gold chain from her neck and purse from her shoulder. The man fled in a car.

Jan. 4 A man reported that his home at 381 SE 15 Ave. was broken into and clothing, electronics and jewelry were taken.

Jan. 4 A man reported a residential burglary at 1180 NW 49 Court. The burglary took place through an open rear window.

Jan. 6 A woman reported that her car parked at 1829 W. Hillsboro Blvd. was broken into and a bag containing a driver’s license, debit card and Social Security card were stolen.

Jan. 6 A home at 957 SW 15 St. was broken into. Three men live at the home. One man reported that $200, an iPod and a laptop computer were stolen from him. Another man reported that $310 was stolen from him. A third man reported that his drawers were rifled through but nothing was stolen.

Jan. 6 A man was arrested and charged with a narcotics felony at 286 SW 1 Terr. He was found to be in possession of cocaine.

 

DEERFIELD – District 4

Dec. 27 Grand theft was reported on Jefferson Drive in Deer Creek. Victim advised that unknown suspect(s) removed her iPad from her residence while a technician was installing cable within her residence. She stated that the iPad was on the table next to her TV, where the work was being done. She discovered that it was missing when she returned home to inspect the work. Loss: $900. Tracking was attempted but device was turned off.

Dec. 30 Burglary to a business took place at Papa John’s at 3869 W. Hillsboro Blvd. General Manager came in at approximately 8:20 a.m. to open up the store and discovered a burglary to the business. Unknown suspect pried open the rear door and targeted the safe, which was cut into with an unknown type tool. Total loss: $1,619 was reported stolen. Crime scene was processed, with latent fingerprints lifted and photos taken. Video was available but needed to be downloaded.

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

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

Jan. 2 A woman reported that her car was broken into at 3128 N. Federal Hwy. The driver’s side window was removed. A bottle of perfume, two gift cards and $10 in loose change was stolen. A man working construction nearby said he saw a man reach into the car and then flee.

Jan.2 A woman reported that a man entered her office in the staff area of the First International Title store at 2034 NE 36 St. The woman said the man was holding her purse and had taken a leather checkbook and two gift cards.

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CRIME WATCH

Posted on 03 January 2013 by LeslieM

DEERFIELD BEACH

Dec. 23 A woman was locking up the Dollar Tree at 1345 S. Military Trail when a man came up to her. The man grabbed the store deposit bag from her and fled into a waiting car. The deposit bag contained $3,912.

Dec. 23 A man was arrested and charged with burglary of a residence at 560 SE 2 Ave. The man entered the apartment through a window. The victim returned home and saw the man in the home with a laptop in his hand. The man dove out the window and the victim chased the man and tackled him. The victim and a neighbor held the man until law enforcement arrived.

Dec. 24 A man reported that two men attempted to open a window to his home at 290 SW 2 St. The victim confronted the two men with a handgun. One of the men attempting to break into the home had a BB gun, which he dropped. Both suspects fled. The BB gun and the man’s handgun were entered into evidence.

Dec. 25 A woman hired King Moving & Storage to assist her in moving to her home in Coconut Creek. She had placed an engagement ring valued at $2,000 in a jewelry box. After the movers had been in her home, she discovered the ring missing. Incident was reported at 92 Centennial Court.

Dec. 25 A man was arrested and charged with stealing an automobile. The victim flagged a deputy and the car was followed to Delray Beach. Driver exited at I-95 and Atlantic Boulevard and crashed into a business. The man was taken to North Broward Medical Center for clearance. Incident was reported at 900 SW 10 St.

Dec. 26 A woman reported that her car parked in the Walgreens parking lot at 20 SW 12 Ave. was entered and her purse was stolen.

Dec. 26 An individual cut the fence at the Infratech Compound at 790 NE 48 St. and stole a generator and tools from two company trucks. The loss was estimated at $2,220.

Dec. 26 A man was arrested and charged with a felony possession of narcotics at 500 SW 3 Ave.

 

DEERFIELD – District 4

Dec. 21 Grand theft was reported on Deer Creek Road in Deer Creek. Complainant reported that between 5:40 p.m. on Dec. 20 and 8:45 a.m. on Dec. 21, unknown person(s) stole all the rims and tires valued at $2,000 from her 2011 Nissan Altima parked at this location. Vehicle was processed and the area was canvassed.

Dec. 21 Auto theft was reported at 4100 N. Powerline Rd. at 4:18 p.m. Complainant stated that he received a call from the Ft. Lauderdale Police regarding a company truck that had been recovered by them at 2:17 a.m. at 24 Avenue and W. Sunrise Boulevard. Complainant said he parked his vehicle at 4100 N. Powerline Rd. Review of the surveillance video showed two suspects in a dark color Grand Prix arriving at approximately 9:42 p.m. on Dec. 20 and taking the vehicle. Vehicle had been towed by Ft. Lauderdale PD to West way yard in Lauderdale Lakes.

Dec. 24 Conveyance burglary occurred on SW 15 Street – Meadow Lakes / Meadowridge. Victim advised that at approximately 11 a.m. she parked her car (White 2002 BMW) in the parking lot. Her white 4S IPhone (valued at $300) was on top of the center console at that time. When she returned at approximately 11:45 a.m., her phone was missing. Victim advised that her husband left the car doors unlocked.

Dec. 24 Armed robbery took place at the Sprint Store at 2301 W. Sample Rd. After the store closed and the last customer left, Suspect No.1 knocked incessantly. Employee No. 1 cracked open the door to advise the person to come back tomorrow when Suspect No.2 burst in, brandishing what appeared to be a TEC9.

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CRIME WATCH

Posted on 27 December 2012 by LeslieM

DEERFIELD BEACH

Dec. 18 A man was arrested and charged with grand theft. He stole $45,000 worth of specialized sprinkler and irrigation equipment from Hector Turf at 1301 NW 3 St. Some of the items were found for sale on eBay.

Dec. 19 A man left a work site in Miramar with a spool of copper wire. He dropped off the wire at the home of an exemployee using a company work vehicle (vehicle has a GPS system that shows that it was at the home of ex-employee). Theft was reported at 790 NE 48 St. and involved copper wire valued at $400 belonging to Infratech Corp.

Dec. 20 A man was arrested and charged with a narcotics felony at 4591 N. Dixie Hwy. He was found to be in possession of crack cocaine.

Dec. 20 A motorcycle was stolen from a parking lot at 666 Siesta Key Circle.

 

DEERFIELD District 4

Dec. 3 Burglary to a business was reported at 1803 S. Powerline Rd. at United Rental. Between 12 p.m. on Dec. 1 and 6 a.m. on Dec. 3, a hole was cut in the rear perimeter fence and a $16,000 blue Miller welding machine (model BB500CCCV) was taken along with a wheeled trailer that it was placed on.

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

 

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

Dec. 15 A woman reported her bicycle stolen from the Beacon Light Shopping Plaza at 2470 N. Federal Hwy.

Dec. 18 A woman who works at Publix at 3700 N. Federal Hwy. reported her bicycle valued at $150 stolen

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