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 July 3.
Fraud – All Other
A victim of Fraud – All Other on N University Drive was reported on: 07/03/2023. The total estimated loss was: $19,490. Fraud was reported on one of the bank customer’s accounts.
A victim of Fraud – All Other on W Commercial Blvd was reported on: 06/27/2023. The reporting person advised that a subject deposited a fraudulent check for $10,000.00.
A victim of Fraud – Wire on NW 106 Avenue was reported on: 06/29/2023. The total estimated loss was: $9,800. The victim received a phone call from Chase, who advised there was fraud on her account. Moments after answering a few questions, $9,800 was wired from her account.
Auto Theft
A victim of Auto Theft on Chambers Street was reported on: 06/28/2023. While the victim’s vehicle was parked in his driveway overnight, unknown suspects stole it.
A victim of Auto Theft on NW 60 Street was reported on: 06/29/2023. The victim’s son stole her 2018 Grey Hyundai Sonata with no tag.
A victim of Auto Theft on NW 59 Court was reported on: 07/03/2023. Unknown suspect(s) stole the victim’s vehicle.
Theft – Motor Vehicle Parts
A victim of Theft – Motor Vehicle Parts on NW 64 Avenue was reported on: 06/28/2023. The total estimated loss was: $4,000. Owners of Toyota Corolla reported their rims and tires were stolen overnight.
A victim of Theft – Motor Vehicle Parts was reported on: 07/02/2023. The total estimated loss was: $2,000. The unknown subject(s) stole all four tires off his 2021 Toyota Corolla and left the vehicle on two blocks.
A Theft – Motor Vehicle Parts victim on NW 78 Place was reported on: 07/02/2023. The total estimated loss was: $3,700—theft of Toyota Corolla wheels.
Theft – All Other
A victim of Theft – All Other on Nob Hill Road was reported on: 06/28/2023. The total estimated loss was: $1,000. The complainant advised she left her cell phone in the bathroom of 7-11, and the unknown suspect(s) removed it.
Burglary Conveyance
A victim of Burglary Conveyance on NW 57 Court was reported on: 06/28/2023. The total estimated loss was: $45. Two unknown suspects burglarized a 2020 Hyundai Palisade.
A victim of Burglary Building/Structure on NW 78 Court was reported on: 06/30/2023. The total estimated loss was: $2,675. The victims are reporting items missing from their storage unit.
Battery
A victim of Battery on NW 57 Street was reported on: 06/28/2023. The total estimated loss was: $3,600. The victim stated a person known to her drove her to the check cashing store. A female driving a white Genesis pulled up next to her vehicle, and the unknown female grabbed her by the chest through the window and took $3,500 from her hands. The driver followed the suspect taking the victim’s cellphone, and she never returned to pick up the victim.
Robbery
A victim of Robbery on W Commercial Blvd/Rock Island Road was reported on: 06/28/2023. The total estimated loss was: $15,455.
The victim stated she was in her vehicle in a parking lot when a male opened her door, held her at gunpoint, and removed items from her person and vehicle.
Arrests
Blair, Delroy N., 39, was arrested on a Larceny – Petit Theft 2nd Degree 1st Offense charge on W Commercial Blvd on 07/02/2023.
King, John, Phillip, 35, was arrested on a Larceny – Petit Theft 2nd Degree 1st Offense charge on W Commercial Blvd on 07/02/2023.
Brown, Daudi, Courtney, 21, was arrested on a charge of Stalking-Follow Harass Cyberstalk Another on Island Club Drive on 07/03/2023.
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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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