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 October 2.
Theft – Pocket Picking
A victim of Theft – Pocket Picking on N Pine Island Rd on 09/28/2023. The total estimated loss was $75. The victim was about to pay for her items when she noticed her wallet was missing.
A victim of Theft – Pocket Picking on N Pine Island Road on 09/28/2023. The total estimated loss was $101. The victim advised that an unknown person(s) pickpocketed her purse and stole her wallet while she was shopping.
Auto Theft
A victim of Auto Theft on NW 49 Drive on 09/26/2023. The victim is reporting his vehicle, a silver Nissan Altima, was stolen from his residence.
A victim of Auto Theft on W McNab Road on 10/01/2023. The victim’s vehicle was stolen from a friend’s house.
Theft
A victim of Theft – All Other on W Commercial Blvd on 09/26/2023. The reporting person reports that one employee has committed theft to the victim; the total estimated loss was $3,000.
Theft – Retail / Shoplifting
A victim of Theft – Retail / Shoplifting on W Commercial Blvd on 10/02/2023. The total estimated loss was $716. A subject entered the business, worked with accomplices to take products, and left without paying.
A victim of Theft – Retail / Shoplifting on W Commercial Blvd on 09/27/2023. The total estimated loss was $133. The subject entered and grabbed miscellaneous items inside the business, then proceeded to exit the store, passing all points of sale.
Robbery
A victim of Robbery on NW 57 Street on 09/26/2023. The victim was carjacked.
A victim of Robbery on W Commercial Blvd on 09/26/2023. The total estimated loss was $900. The victim stated that an unknown person robbed him.
A victim of Robbery By Sudden Snatching on W McNab Road/Brookwood Blvd on 09/27/2023. The total estimated loss was $500.
Burglary Conveyance
A victim of Burglary Conveyance on Woodland Point Drive on 09/26/2023. The total estimated loss was $350. A firearm was taken from the center console.
A victim of Burglary Conveyance on W Commercial Blvd on 10/01/2023. The total estimated loss was $500. The victim stated that his pistol was missing when he returned to his unlocked vehicle.
Fraud
A victim of Fraud – All Other on Rock Island Road on 09/26/2023. The total estimated loss was $13,343. Checks mailed from the accountant were intercepted and cashed in someone else’s name.
A victim of Fraud – False Pretense on Southampton Terrace on 09/29/2023. The total estimated loss was $9,400.
A victim of Fraud – All Other on N Plum Bay Parkway on 09/26/2023. The victim called and reported identity fraud. The total estimated loss was $1,478.00. The victim advised that an account from AT&T was opened in his name and is now in collections.
Threats / Intimidation
A victim of Threats / Intimidation on NW 78 Street on 09/27/2023. The complainant was sent screenshots of a social media page posting photos and disparaging comments about her.
Battery
A victim of Battery on Largos De Campo Blvd on 09/27/2023. Battery occurred at a community meeting.
A victim of an Aggravated Battery on W Commercial Blvd/Rock Island Road on 09/28/2023. The victim suffered two shots to the face with what is believed to have been a pellet gun.
Arrests
Cochran, Mycaijhia, Zcliche, Carrie, 20, was arrested on a charge of Fraud-Imperson-False Id Given To Leo on N Pine Island Road/Lagos De Campo Blvd on 09/26/2023.
Castillo, Victor, 19, was arrested on a Warrant – Grand Theft Auto charge on NW 57 Street on 09/26/2023.
Johnson, Charles, Jaqauvius, 23, was arrested on a Vehicle Theft Grand Theft Of Motor Vehicle charge on W Commercial Blvd on 09/27/2023.
Thomas, Roderick, Jerome, 48, was arrested on a Larceny Petit Theft 2 Degree 3rd Subsq Offense charge on W Commercial Blvd on 09/27/2023.
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Author Profile
- 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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