By Jim Donnelly
Through our joint effort with the Broward Sheriff’s Office to share updates with the residents, this is a summary of Tamarac crime events through March 27.
Burglary Conveyance
A victim of Burglary Conveyance on N University Drive was reported on 03/24/2023. The total estimated loss was $500.
A victim of Burglary Conveyance on N University Drive was reported on 03/24/2023. The total estimated loss was $672. An unknown suspect entered the victim’s vehicle and stole a civilian Taser, another vehicle’s key, and a pair of Apple AirPods.
A victim of Burglary Conveyance was reported on 03/26/2023. The total estimated loss was $889. In a burglary conveyance of three vehicles at Sawgrass Lanes, two windows were shattered, and a black handgun and several other miscellaneous items were taken.
Theft – Motor Vehicle Parts
A victim of Theft – Motor Vehicle Parts on NW 61 Avenue was reported on 03/21/2023. The total estimated loss was $350. The Honda Civic factory rim was taken from the driver’s side front of the vehicle.
Robbery
A victim of Robbery on Woodmont Terrace was reported on 03/21/2023. The total estimated loss was $1,165. Five subjects robbed the victim at gunpoint in the parking lot of his apartment complex of $500 cash, his wallet containing his FL DL, and a handgun were stolen.
Auto Theft
A victim of Auto Theft on N University Drive was reported on 03/24/2023. The total estimated loss was $1,100. After stealing the key from another vehicle, an unknown suspect stole the victim’s car.
Theft
A victim of Theft – Bicycle was reported on 03/26/2023. The total estimated loss was $500. Victim advised that two bicycles were stolen from in front of his residence.
Theft on Rock Island Road was reported on 03/22/2023. The victim said his 2106 white Fast-trac Trailer was stolen from the parking lot.
Arrests
Sheppard, James Andrew, 32, was arrested on a Warrant/Driving Under The Influence charge on NW 72 Avenue on 03/22/2023.
Liburd, Travis Richard, 26, was arrested on a Robbery-By Sudden Snatching Wo Firearm Or Weapon charge on West Commercial Blvd on 03/27/2023.
Taylor, Virgil, 26, was arrested on a charge of Trespassing- After Warning-Structure Or Conveyance at N State Road 7 on 03/22/2023.
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- A Coral Springs resident for over 30 years, Jim Donnelly has had a 40-year career as a photographer, videographer, and editor for South Florida affiliate news stations, along with CNN, ESPN, ABC Sports and News, NBC Sports and News, Fox News, and CBS. Donnelly has won several awards, including EMMY’s, for his team coverage. Currently, he owns Image Masters Photography and works as a Realtor.
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